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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. Where does the track team camp out for their yearly tradition?

2. Where was Autumn when her mother died?

3. What is on Jonah's dashboard?

4. What does Tomas notice about Tyler's appearance while he is on the stage?

5. What color are Matt's crutches?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tyler say to Autumn when she comes to the stage?

2. How did Autumn’s mother die?

3. How did Autumn celebrate her 15th birthday?

4. What is Tomas's interaction with Jennifer?

5. Describe the birthday party that Sylvia threw for Autumn.

6. What is the yearly track team tradition?

7. What are some of the nice things that Tyler has done for his sister?

8. Who are Tomas and Sylvia’s other siblings?

9. Why is Tyler going after Sylvia?

10. Describe Tomas's relationship with his grandfather.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the key themes of the text is the concept of safety. Describe how Nijkamp brings that theme into the text. What is the role of feeling or not feeling safe in the text?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in the text keep secrets. What is the role of secrets in the text? How does it add to the dramatic tension of the text?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of Autumn’s charm bracelet.

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