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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 Charlie say Alex's judgments aren't clear?

2. Why does Beth not want to be with Charlie's best friend?

3. What is Josh's screen name?

4. How does Charlie describe his feelings after the demonstration?

5. What is Charlie's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Charlie do at lunch time that was a first for him?

2. How did Charlie prepare to perform his demonstration?

3. What caused a major change in Alex?

4. Why is Charlie so disappointed when he comes to the sinkhole?

5. What is Charlie thinking about just after the truck crash?

6. What can't Charlie remember when he wakes up at the beginning of the book?

7. How does Mike respond to the secret Charlie tells him?

8. What happened at lunch to shock Rick?

9. What does Charlie see when he wakes up at the beginning of the book?

10. What did Beth do the last time Charlie saw her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Who are the bad guys in this book and who are the good guys? How does this line get blurred from time to time, and what affect does this have on the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Belonging and security were two themes present in this novel. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

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