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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. Why is Will concerned for Marcus in Chapter 32?

2. How does Marcus scare Ellie off in Chapter 25?

3. Why is Ellie called to the headmistress' office in Chapter 21?

4. Who is Ali?

5. What does Fiona ask Will to do in Chapter 18 when she calls him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Christmas dinner in Chapter 22.

2. How does Fiona react when she finds out about Marcus' visits to Will's house?

3. How do Ellie and Zoe react in Chapter 21 when Marcus tells them that he knows Ellie was lying to him before?

4. What lie does Will tell Rachel?

5. Why does Fiona suggest that Marcus visit his father? What makes Marcus agree to go?

6. What disappoints Marcus in Chapter 29?

7. What deal do Marcus and Will make in Chapter 26?

8. Why does Marcus try to keep Ellie from reading the papers in Chapter 31?

9. Why does Marcus run out of the house in Chapter 26?

10. Why does Will feel hesitant about helping Fiona in Chapter 30?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the relationship between Marcus and Will. Why do they become friends? Why do they like spending time with each other? How do they help each other? How do they help one another grow?

Essay Topic 3

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

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