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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. Where is the narrator standing at the start of the novel?

2. Who does Violet put on her bulletin board?

3. Who puts an end to the fight in which Finch is being beaten?

4. What does Finch say he wants to do before he dies?

5. Who catches Roamer's fly ball during a baseball game?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who beats up Finch in the locker room?

2. What is Violet's first wandering location?

3. What does everyone think happened on the bell tower?

4. Why does Finch go to Goodwill with his friends?

5. What book do Violet and Finch bond over at Bookmarks?

6. Where do Finch and Violet ride rollercoasters?

7. What happens the first time Finch sees his father's new house?

8. What happens the second time Finch goes to his dad's house?

9. What does Finch discover about Violet after he kisses her for the first time?

10. Who pushes Violet to get back into a car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the ways in which Finch deals with his depression and suicidal thoughts. Are these methods generally positive or negative? Why or why not? Explain using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze the ways in which Violet makes significant personal growth throughout the novel. Use examples to from the text to support your ideas.

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