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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 6, how often does Dusty play golf with the "Island Examiner's" publisher?

2. Who calls late in Chapter 7 after Donna watches Paine's television interview?

3. In Chapter 4, what is the name of the reporter who interviews Noah?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Noah say that Dusty Muleman used to do for a living?

5. Where does Lice Peeking live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Donna's parents do for a living when they lived in Florida?

2. Where do Noah and Abbey go at midnight in Chapter 5?

3. Where do Paine's siblings live and why do they have nicer living quarters?

4. In Chapter 2, why is Noah glad that it is summertime?

5. What does Noah know about his Grandpa Bobby's death?

6. What does Noah discover when he sneaks out to the marina in Chapter 7?

7. In Chapter 4, what does Noah say happened with his dad and the Carmichael family?

8. In Chapter 3, why will Paine stay at the city jail?

9. In Chapter 4, what does Noah remember about a homeless person who was under the drawbridge at Snake Creek?

10. In Chapter 3, why does Shelly say that the world is so messed up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Noah is bullied by Jasper. Why does Noah not tell his parents about the bullying, and how does he finally find a way to stop the bullying?

Essay Topic 2

Shelly said that her mother used to say, “Keep your friends close, girl, but keep your enemies closer” (91). Why does Shelly mention that quote to Noah, and what does that quote mean to Shelly?

Essay Topic 3

Donna threatens to divorce Paine. What type of relationship do Donna and Paine have, and what does their relationship reveal about marriage and challenges?

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