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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. Why does Bryon want to borrow something from Charlie in Chapter 3?

2. What does Bryon ask to borrow from Charlie in Chapter 5?

3. How much money did Bryon have by midnight in Chapter 5?

4. What is Mark's explanation for taking someone's car in Chapter 4?

5. How old is M&M?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bryon throw up after Mark is arrested?

2. How does Bryon describe M&M's trusting nature?

3. How does Cathy change Bryon's attitude towards women?

4. How does Bryon's mother react when he and Mark get into trouble?

5. How does Bryon manage to enter the bar/pool hall even though he's underage?

6. What happens to Bryon while he is hung over at work?

7. What do Mark and Bryon talk about when they get home from the hospital?

8. How do Mark and Bryon's reactions to Mike's story differ?

9. Why is Bryon angry at the doctor who treats M&M?

10. Describe Bryon's comparison between Cathy and Angela.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing gun culture in the United States. Does America have more guns than any other country in the world? Do the media play a role in painting a picture of the U.S. as a place where everyone has a gun?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing gang culture. Be sure to address:

1 - When gangs first socially documented.

2 - Some rituals that are commonly associated with gangs.

3 - Places where gangs can be found.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the pacifist movement. Be sure to address:

1 - Its origins and membership.

2 - Some famous historical figures who have been pacifists.

3 - Whether or not the the movement made an impact on upon conflicts and warfare in general.

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