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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mitchell have in common with the grieving parents of Sam Dent?

2. Who does Mitchell visit with and determine will be strong for his case?

3. Mitchell considers himself to be ________________ when he hears about events like the school bus crash.

4. What happens when Mitchell leaves his daughter at various places?

5. Which of the following does Mitchell not see as he drives through the town of Sam Dent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Billy Ansel's relationship with death. What is his experience with it? How does he view it now in light of so much of it in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dolores, Billy, Mitchell and Nichole.

Essay Topic 3

Billy Ansel was the closest person to the bus accident and never saw it coming. Explain why this situation is an example of irony. Cite at least one other example of irony in the novel and support your answer.

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