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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. Who does the author say was the "earliest, strongest, and most impacting force" in his life?

2. Why did the author withdraw his applications to medical school programs at Johns Hopkins, Yale, Michigan State, and Wayne State?

3. What did the author promise God after he took his exam, in "College Choices"?

4. How often did the author wear an ROTC uniform at school?

5. Why does the author say he felt the stigma of being poor more acutely?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the author put an end to the capping, in "A Boy's Big Problem"?

2. What experience at college helped the author wash away some of his cockiness?

3. What are the reasons the author gives in "A Serious Step" for not being ready for love?

4. How does the author learn about the arts in "ROTC Triumph"?

5. Why did a photographer from the Yale Daily News take a picture of the author in "Changing the Rules"?

6. Why did the author initially fall behind in his college studies?

7. How was the author's family life after his father left?

8. What is the reason people say the author has "gifted hands"?

9. In "A Terrible Temper," what led the author to hit Jerry over the head with a lock?

10. What lessons does the author learn from working at Ford Motor Company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does growing up without a father impact the author? What father figures does he rely on throughout his life? How does his experience without a father impact his ability to be a good parent?

Essay Topic 2

Reflect on the author's "Think Big" acrostic answer to success. Is it a realistic approach to success? Why or why not? How might schools, communities, or cultures be different if everyone followed each idea?

Essay Topic 3

What experiences lead the author to wanting to become a doctor? What challenges must he overcome to reach his goal? How is he able to maintain his determination throughout his early life and career?

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