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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Willie do to Jim's soda that offends him?

3. Which friend from the Professional Children's School meets Jim before gym class?

4. In the fall of 1965, what becomes a regular weekend activity for Jim and his friends?

5. Who offers Jim a ride as far as 181st after his train breaks down?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jim's personality. Include characteristics that help him succeed in basketball as well as in his studies.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Jim want to return to public school? How is his Catholic school different than a public school? How is it similar?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Jim become disillusioned with the peace movement? Why does he believe that leaders are not needed? What type of change does he suggest?

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