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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. Who used to have the sled that Jack found?

2. What color are August's eyes?

3. What color is Charlotte's hair?

4. With whom do August's parents consider fixing Summer's mother up on a blind date?

5. When does Via finish reading "War and Peace"?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the family, how did Via respond when August was brought home from the hospital?

2. What is the game that has been going on since the beginning of the year?

3. What sorts of things has Via had to learn on her own?

4. What reactions does August get when he cuts off the braid on the back of his head?

5. Why does Jack hate science the most?

6. How does Via describe August's face?

7. How did Isabel react when her mother died?

8. What do August and Summer talk about during lunch on the first day of school?

9. What are some things that Via and her grandmother did when Via stayed with Grans for four weeks?

10. How does Savannah say that Summer can be a part of the popular group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summer makes a choice to sit with August. Why does Summer sit with August at first, and how do her motives for being with him change?

Essay Topic 2

August does have friends, even though he has never been to school. Who are August friends and why don't they treat him differently like strangers or casual acquaintances do?

Essay Topic 3

August's family, friends, schoolmates, and teachers/administrators think he is special. What makes August so special to these people and why doesn't he think he is special?

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