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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 does Henry's father feel about the fact that Henry broke Abe's arm?
2. What does Henry's grandmother bring to help with the boils and acne?
3. What happens to Henry when his father insists he keeps the salve on much longer than is recommended?
4. What does Henry do to get 100 demerits from Wagoner?
5. What is in the box that Henry's grandmother gave to him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What insights does Henry have about Baldy while he continues to walk him home each day?
2. Describe how Jimmy and Henry 'discussed' their thoughts about friendship in English class.
3. Describe the scene where Henry's grandmother brings over her crucifix to help to treat his boils and acne.
4. What contradiction occurs within Henry after he wins at the ROTC competition?
5. In regards to respect, how do Henry and Wagoner view things?
6. What does Henry say he's discovered after Baldy introduces him to the drinking of alcohol?
7. When Henry asked his question and chose a small scroll from the box what did it say?
8. Why does Henry reveal that he believes that Abe ruined his graduation day for him?
9. How does Big Henry feel about his new job?
10. What does Henry think is childish about the ROTC mock battles?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about how advanced Henry seems to be for a first grader. Do you believe first graders today act like Henry? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Henry often wants to do the right thing in the novel, but is unable to do it. Write about at least one example of this in the novel and be sure to describe the reaction Henry wants to complete but does not. What would you do in the same situation? Why?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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