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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim threaten to do if the person he robs yells for the cops?

2. What school rule do Jim and his friends frequently break after lunch?

3. Who does Jim attend a game at Yankee Stadium with?

4. What does Jim suggest as an alternative to speeches at the marches?

5. Who does Jimmy Dantone tell Jim is after them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does being an athlete help Jim fit in? How does a good reputation as an athlete create opportunities for Jim?

Essay Topic 2

How are teachers portrayed in the diaries? How is education portrayed? What feelings or experiences might explain Jim's fantasy of bringing a gun to school?

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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