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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 is Dutch's reaction to Bruce's explanation of why he stole the base?

2. What causes Henry to leave the game of Tegwar in Chapter 8?

3. What causes Henry to think that Bruce's father knows about his condition?

4. What is Henry thinking of as the phone rings in Chapter 1?

5. How many months has Holly been pregnant when Henry leaves for the hospital in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Bruce to join and leave World War II?

2. Why does Henry think that Bruce's father knows about Bruce's condition?

3. What clause does Henry insist be included in his contract?

4. Which things does Henry discuss with Katie at the restaurant?

5. How do Henry and Bruce respond to the contracts they receive in Chapter 4?

6. What does Henry do when he and Bruce are temporarily separated while touring?

7. What happens when Bruce steals a base?

8. Why are Henry and Bruce concerned about other members of the team knowing of Bruce's illness?

9. Which types of employment does Henry have as the story begins?

10. How does Henry convince Bruce that he is not dumb?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bruce's illness demonstrates how a crisis can often bring out the best in even the most unlikely characters.

1) Describe the reaction of the other players on the team to Bruce's illness.

2) Explain which characters change the most and why the change could be considered surprising.

3) Analyze how a tragic situation can bring out the best in people in life.

Essay Topic 2

The concept of time is a theme of the book that has the ability to connect with readers on multiple levels.

1) Describe three of the references to time in the book along with their context.

2) Explain how time is unintentionally taken for granted by some people.

3) Analyze the concept of time for Bruce and the characters around him.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Henry and Katie, their intentions, the influence they both have on Bruce, and their opposition to each other in the book.

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