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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. At the beginning of Chapter 8, when does the Dead Poets Society meet?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Knox bring Chris at the high school?

3. What are the names of the girls Charlie brings to the Dead Poets Society meeting in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 9, how many boys does Keating select to walk around?

5. What do Charlie and Gloria do in Chapter 10 after the other boys leave them alone?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why does Neil carry a lampshade to the Dead Poets Society Meeting?

2. How is Charlie punished for the article that he put in the school newspaper?

3. What do Charlie and Gloria do in Chapter 10 after the other boys leave?

4. Why does Chet beat Knox in Chapter 10?

5. What is Charlie supposed to do so he won't be expelled for writing the article?

6. What does Neil's father say when Neil tells him the performance is the next night?

7. Why is Chris glad when Knox calls her in Chapter 8?

8. Who does Charlie bring to the cave in Chapter 9?

9. Why does Nolan speak with Keating in Chapter 10?

10. In Chapter 8, what does the cave represent to the boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Keating teaches the boys about poetry. What does Keating believe about how poetry should be written and where poetry can be found.

Essay Topic 2

Charlie writes an article for the school paper. What are Nolan and Keating's reactions to the article and why?

Essay Topic 3

Nolan has had issues with Keating's teaching style. Does Nolan's conflict with Keating's teaching methods lead to Nolan blaming Keating for Neil's death?

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