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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. What does Jam do for her mother in Chapter 9?

2. How is Redemption's house different from Jam's house?

3. Where does Jam decide to introduce Pet to Redemption?

4. How does Pet say it will help Jam convince Redemption about the monster in his house?

5. Why does Pet get frustrated with Jam in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Jam decide to reveal Pet for the first time to Redemption?

3. Why does Ube show Redemption and Jam the pamphlets on monsters, even though he knows their parents might not approve?

4. What risk does Pet tell Jam she is taking in doing nothing about the monster?

5. What can Pet do to conceal itself from Jam's parents?

6. Why does Jam get embarassed when Redemption teases her about her trips to the library?

7. Who does Redemption think might be in trouble in his house?

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

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

10. Why does Jam respect and like Hibiscus especially among Redemption's relatives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Pet's relationship and attitude to "the hunt?" Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How do Jam's parents handle her transition wishes and their aftermath? What are some of the challenges Jam faces as a result of her transition? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What does Hibiscus's trial reveal about other individuals' failings, and the failings of the community at large? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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