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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 will The Goober need for his assignment in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 1, what metaphor is used to describe how Jerry is whirled around?

3. At the end of Chapter 4, what does Archie crave as he is talking to Leon?

4. How much does Jerry weigh?

5. How many guys attend Trinity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a street person talk to Jerry?

2. In Chapter 4, why is it so important for the boys at Trinity to sell boxes of chocolate?

3. How does Jerry feel at the end of Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 18, how does Jerry remember that he felt when he knew that the assignment was nearly over?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, how does Obie feel about Archie and why?

6. In Chapter 15, what happened that makes Emile think that Archie has a photo of him in a compromising position?

7. in Chapter 4, why does Brother Leon ask Archie for help selling the boxes of chocolate?

8. At the end of Chapter 7, what is Archie's opinion of Emile?

9. What assignment does Archie give seniors in Chapter 20 and why?

10. At the end of Chapter 12, why does Jerry think that he has a chance to play on the football team?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the desire to sell the chocolates, everyone turns against Jerry. How would you describe the treatment that Jerry endures because he will not sell the chocolates? In what way is the treatment that Jerry receives inhumane? Are some teachers any better than the students regarding the treatment of Jerry? What is revealed about inhumane treatment through Jerry's experiences?

Essay Topic 2

The Vigils are a secret society at Trinity. What is the purpose of The Vigils? Are they dangerous? Why is their existence tolerated by the school?

Essay Topic 3

Archie, The Vigils, and Brother Leon all exert pressure upon students to get them to do things they do not want to do. What type of pressure do Archie, The Vigils, and Brother Leon use to force into action? How do they use psychological and peer pressure to get what they want?

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