The Moves Make the Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Moves Make the Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is one reason it is appropriate for Jerome to write about Bix?

2. Who has to sign Jerome's drop form?

3. How does Jerome characterize Mr. Eggelestobbs?

4. Upon what does Jerome's mother focus concerning other people?

5. How does the counselor respond to Jerome's choice of schedule change?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who accompanies Jerome to the basketball court one day and how does Jerome feel about that?

2. Who shows up to cheer for Bix, and what are Jerome's observations about her and Bix's reaction to her?

3. How is the black team's playing and what interferes with that?

4. What is one thing Jerome quickly learns at Chestnut school?

5. What does the school counselor suggest to help Jerome with his new responsibilities at home and what do the two finally agree for Jerome to do?

6. Describe Braxton Rivers' parents.

7. What is the traditional game that Jerome discusses?

8. What does the driver of the grill truck say to Jerome?

9. How do Miss Pimton and the girls in Jerome's new class react to his arrival in the classroom and who is assigned to be his partner?

10. How does Jerome describe his momma?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Moves Make the Man belongs to the young adult novel genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the young adult novel genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes The Moves Make the Man interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Jerome. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Bix. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Bix's stepfather. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Moves Make the Man is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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