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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 is Chet King known for?

2. What kind of hat does the homeless man wear?

3. Who does Cameron call on his way to Florida?

4. Where does Cameron work?

5. What bothered Cameron about his dream of his mother reading to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cameron's father get upset with the specialist?

2. What memories does Cameron's mother want him to think about while at the hospital?

3. What does CESSNAB stand for?

4. What does Gonzo do in the graveyard?

5. What news does a homeless man have for Cameron?

6. What does Library Girl say about sadness?

7. What does Cameron see when he is knocked out by Daniel?

8. What do Chet and Cameron argue about in the hospital?

9. Why does Cameron buy a ticket to Florida?

10. What is the mission of CESSNAB?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

What happens at the end of the book, and how does this make you feel?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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