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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 activity does Filip's daughter like?

2. Whose house was broken into?

3. How do the Tans greet Amy?

4. Where does Amy fly to?

5. What is Sylvie allergic to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grandma give Sylvie when she arrives at the Tan house?

2. What does Amy discover at Sylvie's apartment?

3. Who comes to get Sylvie at the airport?

4. What does Helena think of Amy?

5. Why is Amy frustrated with Helena when the police visit?

6. Where does Lukas live?

7. Why is Helena upset with Sylvie?

8. What is Sylvie's relationship with Pa like?

9. What is Jim's family like?

10. What favor does Sylvie do for Grandma to make her feel better?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the voice of Sylvie. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to analyze whether this is a positive or negative voice.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss how Amy changes after she discovers Sylvie is missing. What about her character or behavior changes drastically from her normal demeanor, and why? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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