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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry get in trouble on his first trip when he arrives to do the restocking?
(a) Elevator operator makes him wait while he goes to the bathroom
(b) He shows up late because he has to work
(c) He stopped to feed a starving dog
(d) He stopped to get into a fight on his way through the store

2. What is physically wrong with Henry as he starts high school?
(a) Covered in boils and acne
(b) Broken legs
(c) Has no finger nails
(d) Lost his fingers

3. Why does Abe's mother decide not to sue Henry's family?
(a) Abe says it was his fault
(b) Henry begs her not to
(c) Henry's mother convinces her not to
(d) Henry's father beats her up

4. How does Henry's father feel about the fact that Henry broke Abe's arm?
(a) Disgusted
(b) Envious
(c) Proud
(d) Ashamed

5. Which of the following things isn't Lilly allowed to do during biology class?
(a) Use textbook on exams
(b) Sing
(c) Talk with her classmates
(d) Dance

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his last follow-up doctor tell Henry to drink to help with the acne and boils?

2. Which character does Coach Wagoner challenge to a fight?

3. What new job does Henry's father get?

4. What job does Henry imagine he will have?

5. What happens to end the baseball game that Henry talks Abe into playing with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What treatment does Henry receive from the doctors to help treat his boils and horrible acne?

2. When Henry asked his question and chose a small scroll from the box what did it say?

3. Describe how Jimmy and Henry 'discussed' their thoughts about friendship in English class.

4. Why does Henry believe he doesn't fit in to his new school called Chelsey High?

5. Describe the scene where Henry's grandmother brings over her crucifix to help to treat his boils and acne.

6. Why does Henry believe that he was hired for the job at Mears-Starbuck over the job at the airplane factory?

7. What insights does Henry have about Baldy while he continues to walk him home each day?

8. Why is Henry no longer afraid of being beaten by his father?

9. Why do you believe that Henry's parents want him to be more like Abe and less like himself?

10. What does Henry think is childish about the ROTC mock battles?

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