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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 are the players complaining about as they look at their place in the league?

2. Who pays for the expensive dinner in Chapter 10?

3. How many games is the team playing in Boston in Chapter 17?

4. Which position did Red play before retiring?

5. Which name do Holly and Henry give to their baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dutch do when he finally discovers Bruce's condition in Chapter 14?

2. How is the title of the book explained in Chapter 15?

3. What happens after a rained out game when Bruce goes to the hospital?

4. Why is the doctor delayed at getting to Bruce in Chapter 11, and how does Henry find out that Horse also knows about Bruce's condition?

5. When does Bruce leave the team to go back home?

6. What surprises the announcers during a game in Chapter 17?

7. Which actions does Dutch take in an attempt to fix some of the Mammoth's problems?

8. Who selects the flowers to send to the funeral for Bruce's mother, and why?

9. How does Goose find out about Bruce's illness?

10. Why is Sid disappointed about the celebration from the night before in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze three examples of symbolism in Bang the Drum Slowly. Include a description of each symbol, how it appears in the book, and what it represents for the characters and/or the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relevance of perception vs. reality in the book by describing the reputation of three characters, how those characters would like to be perceived, and when/if the perception of a person is important in reality.

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