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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. Surprisingly, this character stands up in court to speak for the petition.

2. Which one of these is an ingredient in Brian's bomb?

3. Why does Anna want six hundred dollars from her parents?

4. Who saves Anna from being hit by a car during a block party?

5. The New Testament James quote is about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Anna and Campbell laugh during the trial?

2. Do you think the decision pulls Fitzgerald family closer? Why or why not?

3. Who says it's not suicide if you are already dying? What is this in response to?

4. Why does Izzy think there is hope for Campbell as he leaves with Julia for dinner?

5. How is Kate treated while shopping for her prom dress and hair style?

6. What incident makes Brian realize he is no longer taken aback when disaster strikes?

7. Why are Campbell and Anna arguing before court starts the next day?

8. Why do you think Judge DeSalvo makes everyone leave Kate's room before he talks with her?

9. Why is Anna not at court the morning of the hearing?

10. What happens before Campbell can answer Julia's question about his dog, after his argument with Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Let's take a look at the Fitzgerald Family dynamics. What is Jesse's life like before Kate is diagnosed with leukemia? What changes? What is Anna's life like when Kate is well; when Kate is sick? Discuss the relationship changes that occur during the story between Anna and Jesse, Anna and Kate, Jesse and Kate. How does Kate's illness affect her parents' marriage? Give details to support each response.

Essay Topic 2

According to the book, what is fire? Pick several characters from the book (Jesse, Brian, Anna, Campbell) and describe how this theme runs through their lives. Next, discuss how the theme of fire is used by the author throughout the entire book.

Essay Topic 3

How does Anna's actions throughout the story show her as Kate's "keeper"? How does her actions show the opposite? In your opinion is Anna's Kate's keeper or vice versa? Why or why not? Be specific.

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