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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 do rumors say about the amount that will be request in a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city for the shooting of Justin?

2. How many times does Riley say that she called Jenny the night Gigi died?

3. How did Riley's paternal grandparents die?

4. What does Riley put in a jam jar at the end of Chapter 9?

5. How much money did Gigi have in her safe-deposit box?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Riley push aside her sorrow when she attends Justin's funeral?

2. How does Riley feel when Jen says in an email that things can get back to normal and they can have dinner together?

3. What advice does Jen remember Father Mike gave her and Kevin during their premarital counseling?

4. What does Riley do at the end of Chapter 9 and why?

5. How did Riley meet Corey?

6. Why did Jenny not go to college?

7. Why does Riley meet Sabrina Cowell at a fundraiser?

8. Why does it feel personal to Riley every time a Black person dies an unnecessary death?

9. What information does Sabrina provide Riley about charges for the shooting?

10. What does Scotty have to say when he learns that Riley is friends with Jen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jen has been jealous of Riley at various times in her life. When has Jen been jealous of Riley? What does her jealousy reveal about her ignorance?

Essay Topic 2

Unconscious bias can influence how we judge or evaluate people. What conversation do characters have about unconscious bias in Chapter 4? Why is unconscious bias such a concern?

Essay Topic 3

Riley broke off her relationship with Corey a year ago. Why did Riley break off the relationship with Corey? Why will trust and understanding be required if they are to repair their relationship?

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