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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. How long after Alan left did Cathy hear a boat returning?

2. How much taller was Cathy than Alan?

3. How much did the owners of the Canadian cabin want to charge for boat rentals?

4. How old did Alan think Kelly was in Chapter 6?

5. What instrument had Cathy played as a kid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems did the Crimmins family have with the owners of the Canadian cabin?

2. Why did Alan have a logbook that went everywhere with him?

3. What was Alan's life like before graduate school when he met Cathy?

4. What did Cathy see when she got to Alan after his accident?

5. What did it mean "going Tenth Floor Gates"?

6. How did a nurse named Megan encourage Cathy when she found Cathy crying in the lounge?

7. Why was Alan practically naked in the ICU?

8. Why was being left-handed a factor in Alan's recovery?

9. What was a Vail bed?

10. How did Cathy meet Alan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were times when Alan's behavior seem toddler-like or baby-like. Discuss why Alan reminded Cathy of a toddler or a baby at times.

Essay Topic 2

Cathy, Alan, and Kelly had to make adjustments when Alan was moved to Magee. Discuss how Cathy, Kelly, and Alan adjusted to the move to the rehabilitation center.

Essay Topic 3

There were times when Alan acted out completely free of inhibition. Discuss being uninhibited and how Alan acted because of his lack of inhibition.

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