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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. What does Bryon ask to borrow from Charlie in Chapter 3?

2. What were Bryon and Mark caught sneaking in to?

3. What are the rich gang members called?

4. What symbol does M&M wear hanging around his neck?

5. Why does everyone stare at Bryon and Cathy when they arrive at the dance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does M&M run away?

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

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

4. What does Mark think about stealing?

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

6. Why does Bryon think Mark is familiar with the 'free love' house?

7. What is Bryon's opinion of hippies and their lifestyle?

8. How does Bryon describe Mark's view on stealing?

9. What does Bryon do in order to support his mother and Mark?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay outlining the history of drugs and drug culture. How have laws changed regarding various substances? Why are some substances illegal, and not others? Why is drug culture so closely related to teens?

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 addressing the issue of marriage. How have the ideals surrounding marriage changed over time? Has the average age of people getting married risen or lowered? Is it common for high school students to get married?

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