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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. About what does Ben ask Coach?
2. Why does the coach bring Thanksgiving dinner to Ben's house?
3. What does the coach do to prove a point about democracy?
4. What does Hey-Soos say about people?
5. Who else besides Lambeer tries to change Ben's mind?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ben tell Lambeer when the teacher asks him if he is going to change his project?
2. What is happening to Ben's attitude, why and what does he begin to do because of it?
3. Where does Ben stop after leaving Rudy's, and what does he find out there?
4. How does Ben feel about his secret on Christmas Eve, what does Hey-Soos tell him and what does Ben decide to do?
5. What does Ben do about his therapist's assignment?
6. How does Ben tell Dallas his secret, and what is her reaction?
7. What does Dallas tell Ben about Joe Henry and what does Dallas ask Ben? What is Ben's response?
8. What happens in Ben's first confrontation with Rudy's drinking?
9. 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?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?
2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?
3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?
4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?
5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Deadline based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Deadline" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Deadline" a successful novel? What about young teens?
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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