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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 was Miles' mother's name?

2. What is the possibility of Miles' parentage?

3. What do the anonymous notes say?

4. How does Principal Meyer know Zack has left the anonymous notes?

5. How does Miles feels about Janine's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the events that occur when Principal Meyer visits John Voss' house?

2. Who is Irene Walsh?

3. What is Janine's state of mind based on new information she has about Walt?

4. What is the metaphor of John Voss dragging his grandmother's body to the dump?

5. How can you tell Bea's feelings for her soon-to-be son-in-law, Walt?

6. Explain the foreshadowing of Zack Minty's comments about John Voss' grandmother.

7. Cite the three things that Tick notes have happened all in one day.

8. How does Max turn the tables on Miles who asks about his mother's affair with C.B. Whiting?

9. What is the game played between Zack and John Voss?

10. Describe the scenario of John Voss coming into the classroom with a revolver.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russo liberally uses humor in the story to both entertain and convey character. Cite at least two examples which you find especially humorous.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Miles and Jimmy Minty. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 3

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

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