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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. Who writes to Astrid when she is in the hospital after getting shot?

2. What grade does Astrid finish when she lives with Ron and Claire?

3. What quality does Astrid believe that Marvel has rubbed off on her?

4. Where do Astrid and Ingrid live when the novel begins?

5. What type of list does Ingrid send Astrid from prison while she's living with Starr?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire see Ingrid as an inspiration, despite Astrid's warnings?

2. Why does Astrid avoid talking about Claire in the letters she writes to Ingrid?

3. How is Astrid pushed into the shadows by Ingrid?

4. Describe Olivia Johnstone.

5. What makes Astrid feel guilty in church? What does she feel guilty about?

6. Describe the relationship between Astrid and Ray.

7. Describe Astrid's experience in church when she goes with Starr.

8. What does Astrid learn by reading Ingrid's journals?

9. Describe Starr.

10. What advice does Olivia give Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first part of her life in the foster care system, Astrid allows Ingrid to be manipulative in her life. In time, she realizes the dangers her mother poses. What does she do to alleviate these dangers? Do you think she is effective at keeping Ingrid from hurting those Astrid is near? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What role does Ray play in Astrid's life? Does he manipulate her? Does he love her? Does he hurt her or help her?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the ways in which Astrid seeks attention from others. Who does she seek attention from? What in her life may have caused this attention-seeking behavior?

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