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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Mr. Bluster use in a letter to describe Jim?

2. When does Jim's dad get home from work each day?

3. Why does Jim suspect the three men in trench coats are narcotics cops, not basketball scouts?

4. How does Jim disguise himself while robbing a man in the park?

5. What age does Jim recall that keeps returning to him one day in the summer 1965?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the abuse Jim experiences at Riker's compare to the harsh reality of his everyday life on the streets? What psychological problems might he face as a result of his experiences?

Essay Topic 2

How do priests and brothers show their power at Jim's school? How do the students interact with them?

Essay Topic 3

What struggles does Jim face in overcoming his drug use? How has the use affected him physically? How has it affected him mentally?

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