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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. What name does Patrick perform under in Chapter 24?

2. In Chapter 16, who does Patrick remember giving him twenty dollars?

3. Where do the two soldiers go in Chapter 28?

4. In Chapter 21, why does Charlie argue with Irwin?

5. What day of the week does Patrick perform at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the soldiers in Belfast in Chapter 28?

2. What happens between Patrick and Elephants during the ferry ride to England?

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

4. What happens between Patrick and Silky String in Chapter 19?

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

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

7. What happens when Peepers Egan confronts Patrick about his essays?

8. How does Patrick become bolder in Chapter 6?

9. In Chapter 3, what does Patrick do when he is dressed as a woman?

10. In Chapter 26, what does Patrick remember about Terence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Patrick a tragic hero? Define tragic hero and explain how Patrick matches this definition and how he does not.

Essay Topic 2

How is religion portrayed in "Breakfast on Pluto"? How are religious people portrayed? What is the author's message about religion?

Essay Topic 3

Patrick is advised by Terence to write short stories. Select three of Patrick's short stories and compare and contrast them in terms of theme, plot, and message.

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