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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 happens to Bruce after he surrenders in the War?

2. From which city is the coach who tries to recruit Henry?

3. What is the name of the scout that recruited Bruce after college?

4. How does Holly react to Henry's joking when he tells her about Bruce's condition?

5. What title is Henry given as he begins playing baseball again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which activities is Henry doing while he waits for his contract negotiations in Chapter 5?

2. Why are Henry and Bruce concerned about other members of the team knowing of Bruce's illness?

3. Why does Henry think that Bruce's father knows about Bruce's condition?

4. Where are Henry and Bruce going in Chapter 2, and what do they talk about on the trip?

5. What happens when Bruce steals a base?

6. How do Henry and Holly communicate while he is traveling with Bruce?

7. What is Tegwar?

8. Why does Henry leave a game of Tegwar in Chapter 8?

9. How do Henry and Bruce respond to the contracts they receive in Chapter 4?

10. Why does Bruce call Henry in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry's opinion of Bruce changes after he discovers the seriousness of his illness.

1) Describe how Henry refers to Bruce before learning about his illness.

2) Explain the significance of Henry's reaction to the doctors when they inform him about Bruce's condition.

3) Analyze the change in the way Henry views Bruce after he understands the extent of the illness.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze three examples of symbolism in Bang the Drum Slowly. Include a description of each symbol, how it appears in the book, and what it represents for the characters and/or the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the issue of intelligence is approached by Harris in the book and the message he is delivering about it. Include an analysis of the different types of intelligence and the way they are applied to specific characters.

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