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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. How many feet in the air ways Teft's airplane flying when he was restrained?

2. How long do the boys suspect their unnamed quest will take?

3. On his way to Arizona, why was Teft restrained on the airplane?

4. How do the bullies figure out that the Bedwetters are lying to them?

5. What sin did Lally One commit, causing Cotton to scold him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Box Canyon Boys' Camp reward good behavior and hard work?

2. How did Teft save the boys from the abuse of their camp counselor, Wheatie?

3. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?

4. What type of car do the boys want to steal from the motel parking lot?

5. What dramatic event occurred when Teft was flying to Arizona?

6. How did Shecker first prompt the Bedwetters' rebellious behavior?

7. How do the boys respond when they are first harassed by the bullies at the bowling alley?

8. What mode of transportation do The Bedwetters use to leave camp, and how do they feel about this method of escape?

9. Why does the Bedwetters' first choice of transportation out of camp fail?

10. Why aren't the boys arrested when they unexpectedly run into a police car while trying to steal a car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is rife with references to pop culture that are now dated. List at least ten references to pop culture that are present in the novel and explain what they add to the narration. Then, describe whether these references add to or detract from your reading experience as a member of a "modern" audience. Do you think the book would be better off without the pop culture? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

At the opening of the novel, Glendon Swarthout leads with an epigraph of the nursery rhyme "Little Boy Blue". Why do you think Swarthout chose this nursery rhyme to open his novel? What symbolism can be found in these opening lines to the major themes of the novel? Finally, explain whether or not you believe this epigraph is appropriate for the novel, and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, there are various references to the Wild West and Western films. Choose one scene or film and describe it in detail here. How do you think the Wild West affected the Bedwetters' sense of adventure and morals? How do you think their beloved Western films affected their quest? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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