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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. What is the name of Yvonne's boyfriend who is an ex-marine?

2. What is the name of the woman that Astrid knows she belongs with when she's looking for new parents?

3. Who does Ron first blame for Claire's death?

4. What does Susan want Astrid to do in Chapter 29?

5. Where does Astrid go to calm down when she is on acid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does money play in Rena's home?

2. How does Astrid interpret the scene at the maternity ward when all the woman shout out for their mothers?

3. Why does Claire become depressed?

4. How does Astrid feel about the possibility of Ingrid being released from prison?

5. Why does Ingrid dislike Claire so much?

6. Why does Astrid decide to try acid?

7. After meeting her biological father, how does Astrid feel about him?

8. Describe Rena's home.

9. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

10. What offers does Ingrid get from others when she is released? Why does she take them?

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 similarities can be seen in both Ingrid and Astrid? What are the main differences between these characters? What about their circumstances?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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