A List of Cages

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best explains what Julian’s “list of cages” represents?

A) Fears that prevent him from achieving his dreams and wants

B) Fears that prevent him from making friends and doing fun things

C) Fears that prevent him from living in the here and now

D) Fears that prevent him from considering his abuse objectively

2. How is Julian’s attitude toward Russell different at the beginning of the book compared to the end of the book?

A) Julian feels hatred for Russell, then pity.

B) Julian feels pity toward Russell, then realizes Russell was wrong.

C) Julian feels fear toward Russell, then acceptance.

D) Julian feels proud of Russell, then realizes Russell was abusive.

3. What description best explains how Adam feels about Emerald after Julian is hurt?

A) He blames himself for failing to call for help and distances himself from Emerald.

B) He blames Emerald because she told him not to call the police.

C) He blames Emerald for caring so little for Julian and more for her hair.

D) He blames Julian and Emerald because they both did not want him to call the police.

4. Which of the following best describes what stars mean to Julian?

A) Stars symbolize Julian thinking about things positively.