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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 calls the cops after Astrid gets shot?

2. Ingrid writes letters that mainly talk about herself with no regard to Astrid. Which of the following does Ingrid tell Astrid to take care of?

3. What is the last name of Astrid's second foster family?

4. What does Ingrid want Astrid to send her when Astrid is still living with Starr?

5. What career is suggested to Astrid by her second foster mom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Marvel's racism rubbed off on Astrid?

2. Why did Olivia get into prostitution?

3. Why does Ingrid change so much after she meets and begins dating Barry?

4. Why is Ingrid so upset that Barry has broken up with her?

5. What drives Starr to begin drinking again after she has been sober for so long?

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

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

8. How is Astrid helpless when she lives with Amelia?

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

10. How do Astrid and Ingrid interact with one another in the beginning of the novel? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Helplessness is a theme in the novel. Which characters are helpless, other than Astrid? In what ways is Astrid helpless?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the novel's characters are detestable as a result of the way they treat Astrid. Which character is the most detestable and why?

Essay Topic 3

Astrid is surrounded by characters that influence her to be destructive even if they didn't intend on it, such as Ingrid and Conrad. Which characters have a positive influence on Astrid and try to encourage her not to be destructive? Use evidence from the novel to reinforce your argument.

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