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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. Which scientist does Alexandra compare to Stephanie?

2. What carries words away like seeds in visualization?

3. Through what book does Brent look while traveling?

4. From where is the man?

5. What language does Stephanie take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is guided imagery? Why does Alexandra believe in it? What happens on the adventure that turns Steph into a believer?

2. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?

3. Why is the Lea's whirligig so important to Mrs. Zamora?

4. Describe what Flaco discovers on a boarded-up ice cream shop.

5. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?

6. What could Brent do to lessen the humiliation of Brianna's public scolding?

7. Is Brent still preoccupied with his own life in Chapter 3? Give details to support.

8. Summarize the transition from Brent's suicide attempt in Chapter 1 to the two friends' whirligig adventure in Chapter 2. What is the significance of the transition?

9. How does Brent spend the hours right before the party?

10. When Brent and Jonathan arrive at the party, what becomes apparent to Brent when he sees other guests? Why does this observation make him angry at Jonathan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the wooden band whirligig's effect on Flaco's life. What changes does he make in his life because of the whirligig? What remains the same in his life?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the book, Brent's self-worth is based on material things.

1) Provide details about Brent's behavior that support the above statement.

2) Discuss aspects of Brent's family life which could have precipitated his false value system.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tangible and intangible gifts Emil shares with Brent. How do the two kinds of gifts interact?

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