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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 do many people call the New Tenements?

2. How does Kevin describe Tony and his gang when they run from the cops after chasing Max and Kevin into the millpond?

3. What does Grim give to Max that surprises him, given it is something that he is not allowed to have?

4. What is the reason Kevin gives Max for his mother running away from him like she did?

5. When telling Max of his reward for reaching the Fortress, what does Kevin call Max?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Max confused by Kevin calling him "earthling"?

2. How do both Max and Kevin benefit by Kevin riding on Max's shoulders (as stated when they are on the way to the Tenements)?

3. Why does Tony D. approach Max and Kevin during the Fourth of July celebration?

4. Describe Loretta, the first time that Max and Kevin see her.

5. Why was Max called "Kicker" in daycare?

6. Who has supposedly used Kevin's Boy Scout compass?

7. What is going to be Max's reward for being Kevin's "faithful steed" on their journey to the medical research building?

8. Describe the Tenements.

9. Why does Max think Grim never says his father's name?

10. Why does Max like to "go into his head" and become a cloud?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Max and Kevin. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? In what ways do their differences complement each other?

Essay Topic 2

Max and Kevin are both bullied throughout the novel. They are both bullied by Tony D, Loretta and Iggy, and Ken Kane. Describe the ways in which both are bullied and how they deal with the bullying.

Essay Topic 3

Kevin is fascinated by dragons, knights, and quests. How do you think his fascination with these things lengthened his life? (Think about the conversation between his doctor and Max at the end of the book.)

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