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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls at two o'clock in the morning?

2. What does Mason have nightmares about?

3. Who attends the funeral of the hitchhiker?

4. What does Tex realize about Lem?

5. Why does Lem complain that Tex is shot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the relationship between Mason and Tex might improve once Mason has gone off to college.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the many poor choices that Tex makes throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

In this novel, Tex often gets into trouble in school, yet the teachers and vice principal seem to support him. Write an essay explaining why this is the case. Use supporting details from the text to support your answer.

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