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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue, Carl Von Clausewitz is quoted as saying "No one starts ___________ without first being clear what he intends".

2. Who is in the room Campbell escapes to from Julia?

3. Which one of Anna's relatives tells Campbell that Anna is right in her lawsuit?

4. Who tells Anna "tell them you lost it"?

5. Who does Jesse go to see while driving a dump truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jesse so fascinated with fire?

2. Why does Brian get so upset when they respond to the girl and boy using drugs?

3. Who are Sara and Brian and what do they do for a living?

4. What information tells you Jesse is suicidal?

5. Why does Julia barge into Campbell's office after she is assigned to Anna's case?

6. What is a four letter word for vessel and why does Anna respond as such?

7. Why does Anna go to Kate's room while her dad helps a patient at the hospital?

8. What happens when Sara and Brian go on a dinner date?

9. Describe Dr. Chance.

10. Why is Anna polishing Campbell's door knob?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Towards the end of the story, explain the significance of the rain to Campbell, Jesse, Anna, Brian, and Sara. Support your responses with details from the story. How does the rain signify conclusion/closure for the fire theme that is used throughout the story? Symbolism is something the author uses to represent certain ideas or thoughts. In the story, what does rain symbolize? Use story details to support your statement. Is the symbol used destructively or constructively, meaning does it bring life, bring hope, bring hopelessness or despair?

Essay Topic 2

What are the sibling dynamics between Izzy and Julia and Zanne and Sara? How do these relationships affect how Julia and Sara deal with other people?

Essay Topic 3

According to Judge DeSalvo, the courtroom case is about the quality of life versus the sanctity of life, explain whose quality of life and whose sanctity of life he is referring to. He says that there isn't a good answer to which one is more important, the quality or the sanctity of life. He is not even sure if the two are separated. State the judge's findings and explain his rationale.

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