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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. Which of the boys is confused in Chapter 11 when Charlie asks them to go out of the cave and show Tina something?

2. What color suitcase is by the door in Keating's room?

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

4. In Chapter 9, where does a note direct the boys to meet for Mr. Keating's class?

5. How old are the girls that come with Charlie to the cave in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dean Nolan call an assembly in Chapter 10?

2. How is the weather described at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. How does Neil describe acting?

4. What advice does Keating give Neil about his father's demand that he quit acting?

5. How does Neil feel after a rehearsal of the play in Chapter 9?

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

7. What does Keating say to Charlie about writing the article?

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

9. How does Keating run soccer practice in Chapter 8?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Four boys march around the courtyard during one of Keating's classes. Why does Keating have the boys march around the courtyard?

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