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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 does Ellie make for Marcus in Chapter 25?

2. What does a bully steal from Marcus in Chapter 27?

3. Who does Will see when he is driving around in Chapter 20?

4. What does Will promise he will do for Marcus in Chapter 26?

5. What does Fiona conclude of Will when they go out for a drink in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Will unhappy enough to skip Christmas in Chapter 18?

2. What deal do Marcus and Will make in Chapter 26?

3. Who is Rachel?

4. Why does Marcus become angry at Ellie in Chapter 29?

5. Who argues in Chapter 23?

6. How do Ellie and Zoe react in Chapter 21 when Marcus tells them that he knows Ellie was lying to him before?

7. Why does Will feel hesitant about helping Fiona in Chapter 30?

8. What do Will and Fiona discuss in Chapter 32?

9. What lie does Will tell Rachel?

10. Why does Marcus run out of the house in Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the author of the novel? What are some other works he has written? Describe his writing style.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the fear felt by the main characters of the novel, particularly with the protagonists. What is Marcus afraid of? What is Will afraid of?

Essay Topic 3

Marcus struggles with bullying throughout the novel. Why might he be an easy target for bullies? What does Marcus do to try and avoid the bullies? Who does he blame for the bullying? What do the authority figures in his life do to help him?

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