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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. Where does Patrick sing in Chapter 24?

2. In Chapter 13, why do the bikers try to attack Patrick?

3. What do Patrick and Terence do after talking in Chapter 27?

4. What does Patrick's landlady confide in him in Chapter 25?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Patrick do when Whiskers leaves the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what does Patrick begin to do at a hotel in the morning?

2. What happens when Irwin goes with other IRA members to kill Mr. Anderson?

3. What types of imaginary games does the "Kane Gang" play?

4. What happens during the bombing described in Chapter 23?

5. How does Patrick become bolder in Chapter 6?

6. In Chapter 16, which two memories does Patrick describe?

7. What is the song about that Patrick has his mother sing in his short story?

8. How does Patrick meet Mr. Teat?

9. In Chapter 21, what is Patrick's relationship with Bert like?

10. Why does Patrick search for Jojo in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of fire in "Breakfast on Pluto". How is it used? What does it mean for Patrick? What does fire symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character of Whiskers. What role does she play in the development of Patrick and of the plot? How does her physical appearance define her?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the development of three characters from this novel. Consider their emotional, physical, and psychological development.

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