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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. Which name does Katie use to refer to Bruce in Chapter 10?

2. How old is Goose, prompting a celebration in Chapter 16?

3. How does Dutch react when he realizes that he was fooled by Henry in the contract dealings?

4. What do the detectives do when they are called to the room because of the shots fired by Goose?

5. Which month does Henry receive the phone call that Bruce has passed away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the games of Tegwar Bruce is playing in Chapter 13?

2. How does Dutch finally discover the truth about Bruce's condition in Chapter 14?

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

4. Who is Mr. Rogers and which information does he have?

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

6. What decision does Henry make about life at the end of the book?

7. What happens when Katie takes Henry, Holly, and Bruce to dinner in Chapter 10?

8. Why is Henry hesitant to change Bruce's insurance policy?

9. How is the team doing with the new coaching and awareness of Bruce's condition?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loyalty is a main theme in Bang the Drum Slowly.

1) Explain why loyalty is a strong theme for fictional literature.

2) Describe three examples of how Henry's loyalty for Bruce is displayed in the book.

3) Analyze the importance of loyalty, how it is earned, and what it represents for people.

Essay Topic 2

Chronicle Bruce's life as it is outlined in the book, including the events he details and the change in perspective that he has because of his condition.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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