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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 role does Yvonne promise to Astrid as she leaves to live with her boyfriend?

2. In what month does Susan finally call Astrid to discuss Ingrid's situation?

3. What does Luanne give Astrid when they see each other?

4. What scares Astrid at the museum when she is on acid?

5. How many bags does Astrid pack to take with her to her next foster home after leaving Claire's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire become depressed?

2. What does Ron think of Astrid's presence in his home?

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

4. What significance does the art museum have in Astrid's life?

5. Describe Rena's home.

6. Why is Astrid afraid of her future when she graduates?

7. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

8. What does Ingrid mean when she tells Astrid, "I am your home"?

9. Why does Ingrid dislike Claire so much?

10. Describe Astrid's experience at MAC.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Ingrid compares herself to a phoenix, saying she has been reborn from her ashes. What does this mean? Does Ingrid appear to rebirth herself from the ashes like a phoenix would? Would it be possible to compare Astrid to a phoenix?

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