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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 Miles discover from the newspaper photo?

2. Who is Zack Minty?

3. The idea that Miles should be kicked out of driver's education until he learns to drive is _________________.

4. Who is Miles taking to the event?

5. What kind of animal does Max see in the cemetery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for the story?

2. Cite three examples of foreshadowing in Part 2, Chapter 12.

3. What revelation does Miles get when he examines an old photo in the newspaper?

4. What is the role of Timmy, the cat, in the story?

5. What inappropriate behavior does Jimmy reveal that makes Miles like him even less?

6. How does Miles try to help John Voss.

7. How do you know that Janine is having second thoughts about marrying Walt?

8. How does David want Miles to expand his business opportunities?

9. Explain the economic dynamics of the town as the story begins.

10. Explain the irony in Miles' not having driven a car before taking driver's education.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several scenes in the book take place in Martha's Vineyard. Explain the significance of this location to the characters. What does it represent in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Tick Roby. She seems amazingly well adjusted for her circumstances. What are her motivations? What are her fears?

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think is the real father of Miles and David Roby--Max or C.B. Whiting? Explain.

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