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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. How does Tyler say all the girls decided to dress one day?

2. What at school is not going so well for Tyler ?

3. When he was being a vandal, what was one of Tyler's first thoughts in lieu of spray painting graffiti?

4. About what does Hanna want advice from Tyler?

5. What prompts Tyler to finally go to bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hannah wearing to school in Chapter Twenty-nine, and what discussion does her outfit prompt?

2. What does Tyler's mother make for the Milbury's, and how is Tyler to help her?

3. What is Tyler forced to wear for the Christmas photo shoot, and why does the session not happen?

4. What does Tyler do as a job during the summer, and how does that help him at times?

5. Why happens when Tyler is called into Mr. Hughes' office in Chapter Thirty?

6. What happens when Tyler delivers the cake to the Milbury's home?

7. How does Bethany's presence in Tyler's life make school bearable for him?

8. What is the video-game scenario that Tyler is playing?

9. What is the result of Chip pushing Tyler?

10. How do Tyler and Hannah get to school, and why is Yoda distracted driving the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many novels, perhaps a majority of novels, end on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want a novel to end with what they consider a happy or good ending? Explain your opinion. Do you want a happy ending? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss Twisted in light of each one. Does Twisted fulfill all three, two, or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Twisted is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, or stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Twisted based upon the criteria you list in #1 and judge if Twisted is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if the novel is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Twisted a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

Is Tyler's life really so bad that he should commit suicide? Tyler decides it would be easier to just run away. He thinks that this will solve his problems, and that he can have a new start. Running away as a solution is not atypical for some teenagers; he isn't alone in these feelings. While, things in his life are worse than for many, running away rarely solves a person's problems. Would it really be a clean start? Would he really get to have a better life?

1. Do you think suicide is ever justified? If not, why not? If so, do you believe that Tyler's life is bad enough to commit suicide over? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

2. Discuss, in depth, why running away, literally or figuratively, does not necessarily solve a person's problems. Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

4. Do you agree with Janitor Joe's assessment of Tyler? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Twisted to support your answer.

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