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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. In Chapter 9, where is the meeting with the DA held?

2. How many letters did Quan find that his father wrote him?

3. By what year was the rocket ship at the playground gone?

4. When does Quan meet with Mrs. Friedman for the first time?

5. How much did a suggestion that Quan had increase Martel's profit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened at Martel's birthday party in 2017?

2. In Chapter 6, what would Quan do when Dwight came in drunk and went on a rampage?

3. What did Vernell say in his last letter to Quan?

4. In Chapter 8, what news does Quan's lawyer have for him?

5. How did Quan learn that Dwight died?

6. In Chapter 8, during the meeting Justyce calls, what does Mrs. Friedman say about ballistics?

7. What was found when Quan and his mother were cleaning out Dwight's things?

8. In Chapter 8, why does Justyce call a meeting, and who attends?

9. How does Quan remember his arrest in Chapter 8?

10. How is Quan described at the meeting Justyce calls in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Justice is supposed to be impartial and fair. What injustices does Quan face in his life? Does Quan finally get justice?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

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