I Am the Cheese | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Introduction | Section 1

1. How did Robert Cormier come up with the idea for his second novel, I AM THE CHEESE?

2. Even though Adam has enough money to take a bus to go see his dad, why does he choose to go by bike instead?

Short Essay Question - Section 2 | Section 3

3. What did Adam's father used to tease him about when Adam is just a child?

4. What does the old man tell Adam about the world as he stops off during his bike ride journey?