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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 do Will, Suzie and Marcus wait for in Chapter 10?

2. What does Marcus find at his house in Chapter 11?

3. Where does Marcus run into bullies in Chapter 7?

4. What does Marcus do in anticipation of his mother's homecoming?

5. After many visits from Marcus, what does Will stop doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Will tell in Chapter 8?

2. How does Will come to the realization that single mothers are the perfect companions for men with commitment issues?

3. What does Marcus conclude about his family in Chapter 11?

4. How does Will feel about the drama at the hospital and being there for it?

5. What does Will almost wish at the SPAT meeting? Why does he almost wish this?

6. Why does Marcus blame his mother and teachers for the bullying he faces at school?

7. Describe Will's night at Fiona's and Marcus' home in Chapter 14.

8. What does Will think of marriage and children?

9. Describe Will as depicted in Chapter 2.

10. Why does Marcus try to turn off the film in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Marcus' relationships with his parents. Does he have good relationships with them? Why or why not? How do his relationships with his parents evolve as the novel progresses?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze symbolism in the novel "About a Boy". What are some examples of symbolism??

Essay Topic 3

Discuss conflict in the novel "About a Boy". Who is in conflict with whom and why? How do these conflicts affect the plot and the characters?

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