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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. Where does Henry begin going with Frank?

2. What sport do Red and Henry play together?

3. Why does Henry dislike David?

4. What does Frank like?

5. What was odd about his parents when Henry visited his grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events transpired which led Henry to be sent to the principal's office?

2. Why did Henry become obsessed with bathroom practices in kindergarten?

3. What is a common theme among many of the children and adults by this point in the novel?

4. What does Henry's grandfather give him that is important to him?

5. What happens at the pool that causes Red to move away from Henry without a word of goodbye?

6. What does Henry talk about in relation to the boys at his grammar school?

7. Why do Henry and Frank make a break and run away from the man who picked them up and drove them to the air show?

8. How does Henry feel after the beating from his father and what actions does he take?

9. What is Henry curious about in regards to Red and how does he satisfy it?

10. After Henry learns about sex from one of his friends, what does he say repulses him about the idea of sex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about how Henry's destruction of the spider web is really him lashing out against his own entrapment. Why do you believe this is or is not the case? Be sure to use examples from the text to support your answers. Do you believe Henry is justified in wanting to lash out? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Henry often takes pride in his wounds from battle. He even goes so far as to look forward to additional beatings. Why do you believe this is the case? Do you believe Henry should feel this way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing why Henry would say that he doesn't hate his father and is too confused for that. Would you be able to hate Big Henry if he were your father? Why or why not?

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