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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. According to Max's father, what did he do to get to sleep every night in jail?

2. What is on the pages of the book that Kevin gives to Max in the ICU?

3. What does Loretta call Max right before his father begins choking her?

4. When Max finally falls asleep in the "old bat's" apartment, what does he dream of?

5. Who does Max become when he finds out about Kevin's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grim say that his father gave him for Christmas?

2. Why does Max's father believe that Grim and Gram thought he was not good enough for their daughter?

3. What happens to force Max to believe that "spooky stuff" happens on all Friday the Thirteenths?

4. How does Mr. Meehan explain Max's inability to do well in school?

5. What does Max do when Mrs.Donalli asks him a question in class?

6. How is Kevin dressed for the Christmas Eve dinner at Max's house?

7. How does Kevin explain the act of remembering?

8. How does Max get his father to stop choking Loretta?

9. What does Max's father claim is a "crime against humanity"?

10. What does Max do, on the hospital lawn, given that he is not able to go in and visit Kevin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is full of both internal and external conflicts. Chose an internal and external conflict for both Max and Kevin. Describe in detail the conflict and why it exists as a conflict for the character.

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's body is his nemesis. In what ways does Kevin's heart and mind make up for the limitations of his body? How does Kevin rise above his physical limitations?

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