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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose world is most torn apart by the trial?

2. which character is accused of cheating?

3. Where do Rosa and Sammy live?

4. What does Joe want to buy at the end of the story?

5. Which of the following describes Rosa's commitment to Sam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the use of juxtaposition in this book. For example, how are Luna Moth and Rosa juxtaposed? What are the differences between Sammy and Joe and how do they play off each other? Choose one other pairing from the story to analyze.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Sammy and then describe Joe. Which characters is stronger? Why? What weaknesses does each character possess? What role do these play in the story?

Essay Topic 3

What qualities does a hero posses? How does the story reveal these qualities? Are these qualities present in the characters of the story? Would Sammy and Joe be considered heroes? Why or why not?

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