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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. From where is the man?
2. Which visualization has Alexandra already used to test her whirligig theory?
3. Where does the man work when he is fourteen years old?
4. In Chapter 4, who is Raul?
5. Mrs. Zamora shares a photo with Brent. Who/what is in the photo?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the narrator in Chapter 4? What is his job? Describe how his job brings peace to him.
2. What are Lea's mother's memories of learning about her daughter's death? What does she think of doing after hearing the news? What makes her change her mind?
3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where is Brent Bishop? What thoughts are going through his mind?
4. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?
5. Why is the Lea's whirligig so important to Mrs. Zamora?
6. What is "ouija walking?" Who invents it? How does this exemplify the inventor's personality?
7. What pointers does Alexandra give Steph for attracting boys?
8. Summarize the sequence of events in Chapter 4.
9. What bird disappoints Flaco? Why?
10. How is the wooden marching band whirligig a contradiction in terms of Flaco's life? Does he see it as such? Use details to support.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare/contrast the evening's activities at the youth hostel with Brent's former activities with his parents at dinner. Why is it significant that Brent sees this kind of interaction?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 2, the author makes an abrupt transition from Brent's suicide attempt to two young girls' whirligig adventure. Why does the author choose such a transition? Does it add more depth to the story line? Compare the author's transition with a more predictable plot that would continue with the aftermath of Brent's probable tragedy.
Essay Topic 3
Brent and Emil spend a day together just relaxing. Compare/contrast this day with a day potentially spent with Emil before the accident. Include details of their activities for support.
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