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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralph say was the special treat to the parade fans?

2. Where did adult Ralph spend his most recent Fourth of July?

3. A family car, a weekly paycheck, and a reputable bowling average are the most important things to:

4. What about the New England motel makes Ralph think about Hohman?

5. What does Flick accuse Ralph of having when they are speaking about the drink Ralph wants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Old Man and Ralph's mother. Why weren't they given actual names? What was their relationship like with each other? What was their relationship like with Ralph? How did they each influence and shape Ralph?

Essay Topic 2

Ralph was clearly fascinated by the Little Orphan Annie Secret Circle Club. Explain why he was so determined to be part of the membership club. Why did he feel such a need for membership? What did he learn about commercialism and real life from the secret club? Why was it a lesson he kept with him into his adulthood?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ralph and Wilbur Duckworth. What experiences do they share? What makes them different? What makes Ralph remember Duckworth with such clarity, so many years after they played in the marching band together? Define the term "social outcast" and how it relates to both Ralph and Wilbur. In what ways are they both social outcasts?

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