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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 does Ben say about Lambeer's teaching?
2. What does Ben notice at Coach's house?
3. How does Coach offer to help Ben?
4. What does Coach say about the question Ben asks?
5. What is special about the game in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ben ask Coach about his book report, how does one of the students respond and what does Coach do to demonstrate democracy to the class?
2. Where does Ben go after school almost everyday and what does he do there? How does Dallas feel about what he says about Joe Henry?
3. Where does Ben stop after leaving Rudy's, and what does he find out there?
4. What does Mr. Lambeer tell Ben about the school bond levy, what is Ben's response and what does Mr. Lambeer then do with Ben?
5. What does Rudy tell Ben is the reason he is an alcoholic?
6. How is Ben feeling about Hey-Soos at the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Ben feel that way and what does Hey-Soos advise?
7. What has changed in November for Ben with football, how is the team doing and what does Coach think about Cody? How does he feel about Ben and the team?
8. What does Lambeer tell Ben about Ben's project and what is Ben's response?
9. What does Ben do for Rudy the next time he sees Rudy after hearing the man's confession, what does Rudy say to Ben about his confession and what is Ben's response?
10. How does Ben feel about his secret on Christmas Eve, what does Hey-Soos tell him and what does Ben decide to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Deadline". Questions that Crutcher most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Crutcher's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Crutcher's probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Crutcher and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Deadline" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Deadline"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Deadline" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
The reader sees a connection which can explain even more why Ben has so much admiration for Coach. The man is dedicated to academic studies even during the football season. He is also very open-minded. He has no problem with Ben reading the Malcolm X book, and when another student voices the opinion that the book is bad, Coach turns the situation into a lesson on democracy and book burning. He knows how to reach the students and keep an open mind.
1. Discuss the stereotype of coaches not caring about academics and whether you believe that is true or not. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
2. Do you think the coach burning the book was wrong? Do you think it was a good demonstration? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
3. Do you think students' reading should be censored by the school? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
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