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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. Who gives Henry the finger on graduation day?

2. Why does Henry take ROTC again?

3. Why does Henry say that most of the guys joined ROTC?

4. Which of the following students commits suicide?

5. What new job does Henry's father get?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction Henry has with Clare, Jimmy's mother, after Jimmy passes out from drinking too much.

2. Describe the scene where Henry's grandmother brings over her crucifix to help to treat his boils and acne.

3. What does Henry say he's discovered after Baldy introduces him to the drinking of alcohol?

4. Why does Big Henry tell Henry that he will be going back to school?

5. Describe how Jimmy and Henry 'discussed' their thoughts about friendship in English class.

6. Why does Henry believe he doesn't fit in to his new school called Chelsey High?

7. Why does Henry indicate that even though he is going to get in trouble for ruining his shirt for fighting with Gibson, it is still a good day?

8. In regards to respect, how do Henry and Wagoner view things?

9. What contradiction occurs within Henry after he wins at the ROTC competition?

10. Why do Henry and Baldy continue to go back to the same window over and over again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry's parents often refer to his friends as good boys, but never seem to compliment Henry. Why do you believe this is the case? Do you believe this is fair to Henry? What do you think this does to shape Henry's view of himself? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing why Henry would say that he doesn't hate his father and is too confused for that. Would you be able to hate Big Henry if he were your father? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing why Big Henry would be so enthralled with his new job at the museum. Why was this important? Why did he consider it like magic? Do you agree with how he feels?

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