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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. In Chapter 49, Denny goes to whose place to sign the custody papers?

2. What does Enzo do with the custody papers in Chapter 49?

3. Enzo is about to turn how old in Chapter 50?

4. What is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile?

5. "The Rockford Files" starred what actor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does Denny's legal team change in Chapter 45? What are the plans moving forward?

2. Describe the actions and emotional state of Denny in Chapter 35. Are Denny's actions redeemable?

3. What does Denny discover about Zoë in Chapter 42? What leads to this discovery?

4. How is the character of Mrs. Swift further developed through Denny's discussion in Chapter 55?

5. How are Maxwell and Trish established as the antagonists of the novel in Chapter 44?

6. What redeeming change do Denny's parents undergo in Chapter 53?

7. How old is Enzo in Chapter 37? In what ways are his age starting to be felt?

8. How old is Enzo in Chapter 50? Who comes to speak with Denny about a job?

9. Where do Denny and Enzo begin walking in Chapter 36? How does Enzo describe the walk?

10. What does Enzo discover about Trish's motivations and thoughts in Chapter 39?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the motif of memory in the novel. What do memories mean to Enzo? What is represented by Enzo's memory of dancing with Zoë in Chapter 20? Why does Enzo want to hold onto these memories?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative style of the novel. From whose perspective is the story related? What is unique about this point of view? Is this point of view omniscient or limited? Is the story related in the past, present, or future tense? What kind of personality does the narrator exhibit?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the actions of Enzo in Chapters 46 and 47. Why does Enzo run into traffic? What does he philosophize about as he faces death? Why does Enzo relate Ayrton Senna's story as he approaches the hospital and potentially, his demise? How did Senna die?

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