View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Kovic's bus headed?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Newark.
(c) Bronx.
(d) Queens.

2. According to the book, which of the following no longer has meaning?
(a) Morality.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Intentions.
(d) Bravery.

3. What is fed to the visitors?
(a) Rice.
(b) Asparagus.
(c) Pudding.
(d) Bread.

4. On what day was the character born?
(a) May 10.
(b) July 4.
(c) August 3.
(d) December 25.

5. How old is Kovic at this point?
(a) 20.
(b) 22.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the character feel at this point?

2. What item is given to the soldiers?

3. What part of the body is most affected?

4. Where did Mr. Kovic work?

5. The government promises to give what to the men?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the atmosphere like on the bus in Queens?

2. What is one of the main things that cause the deep depression in Kovic?

3. Discuss some of Kovic's trials and tribulations as a teenager.

4. Describe Kovic's first morning in the hospital.

5. Who interrupts Kovic's dream? Why?

6. What did Kovic do during the summer months? Who was often with him during that time?

7. Kovic and his friends often played what kinds of games in the woods?

8. What is the purpose of calling a priest to visit to Kovic?

9. What was going on around Kovic during the time?

10. What causes Kovic to lie about his belief in the war?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 439 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample