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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. How do Jimmy and Henry get to the beach?

2. Why is Henry asked not to return next semester to ROTC?

3. Why doesn't Henry go to the doctor anymore?

4. Why did Baldy's father lose his license to be a surgeon?

5. Why does Henry take ROTC again?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Pete ask Henry to do which eventually causes him to earn 1000 demerits?

5. How does Henry describe the class of large boys who are in his classes at the Jr. High School?

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

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

8. Why does Henry indicate that even though he is going to get in trouble for ruining his shirt for fighting with Gibson, it is still a good day?

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

10. In regards to respect, how do Henry and Wagoner view things?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about how Henry feels about religion. Why does he consider himself an agnostic? Do you believe this is an accurate description of Henry? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining why you believe the author often provides no explanation for words or actions. Think of the time Henry told the principal he would kill him as one example.

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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