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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer," Junior describes Rowdy as being the opposite of what?
(a) Brazen.
(b) Angry.
(c) Repressed.
(d) Resentful.

2. What month is it when Junior describes climbing the tree with Rowdy in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"?
(a) June.
(b) July.
(c) October.
(d) September.

3. What grade are Junior and Rowdy in as they jump into the lake in the drawing in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?
(a) Second grade.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) First grade.

4. When Junior emails Rowdy for advice about Penelope in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love," Rowdy replies, "I'm sick of Indian guys who treat white women like" what?
(a) Princesses.
(b) Bowling trophies.
(c) They're better.
(d) Angels.

5. What does Mary say she has begun to do in her spare time in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
(a) She's begun taking guitar lessons.
(b) She's begun studying acting.
(c) She's begun writing her life story.
(d) She's begun taking college classes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the school to pick Junior up after he learns of the death of his sister in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

2. How was Eugene killed, according to Junior in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?

3. What symbols surround Junior's illustration of his report card in Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card"?

4. What does Mary tell Junior to tell everyone when she closes her letter in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

5. Where do the cool kids decide to go to a diner after the Winter Formal in Chapter 17: "Dance, Dance, Dance"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the deaths of Eugene and Bobby described in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?

2. What do Rowdy and Junior do together in the end of Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"?

3. What is an example of irony employed by the author in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

4. What news does Junior receive from the school counselor in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

5. How does Gordy respond when Junior asks for advice about love in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?

6. What story does Arnold Spirit, Sr. tell his son in encouraging him to try out for the basketball team in Chapter 20: "Reindeer Games"?

7. What does Junior say about the virtue of tolerance in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White"?

8. What exchange takes place between Junior and the television reporter in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?

9. How has Junior's understanding of and connection with his sister evolved by the end of the novel?

10. Where is Junior in the memory that he describes with Rowdy in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"? What do they discuss?

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