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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. Why does Redemption leave Jam's house in a state of anger in Chapter 9?

2. What makes Ube really nervous in Chapter 8?

3. What is Pet feeling in Chapter 9?

4. What question does Jam ask Redemption that she immediately regrets?

5. Who does Redemption think might be the victim of abuse in his own house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jam feel guilty in Chapter 9 about Moss?

2. In Chapter 7, why do Jam's parents guess she is not herself?

3. What does Jam particularly remember about Hibiscus and Redemption from the past?

4. What does Pet say he will do to the monster in Chapter 9 that shocks Jam?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Jam show Redemption on their video call?

6. What emotion does Redemption feel in Chapter 9 that Pet seems to feed off of?

7. What does Redemption think when he first sees Pet?

8. What is unique about Redemption's parents?

9. Why is Jam so surprised at what Redemption tells her about what he suspects about the monster in his house?

10. Why does Jam think it is a good idea to take Redemption to the library to research monsters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jam begins to understand that her parents, Bitter and Aloe, have different priorities and focuses when it comes to raising her. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these priorities and goals of each parent, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Jam is ultimately sad to see Pet go the last time it comes to her in the end of the book, despite her initial fear of the being? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Jam bring Pet to life, and what do you think the role of Jam's blood in this process is meant to symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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