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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the fall of 1965, what becomes a regular weekend activity for Jim and his friends?

2. What color does Jim describe as alone?

3. What does Jim say will go up in smoke every time a page in his future book gets turned?

4. What does Jim leave in the basement where he shoots up?

5. What happens at the bar after Jim and his friends order screwdrivers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jim's personality. Include characteristics that help him succeed in basketball as well as in his studies.

Essay Topic 2

How do priests and brothers show their power at Jim's school? How do the students interact with them?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Jim want to return to public school? How is his Catholic school different than a public school? How is it similar?

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