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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. Which of the following students commits suicide?

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

3. What does Henry do to Jimmy's mother after Jimmy goes to sleep?

4. Why can't Henry read the books he borrows from the library late at night?

5. Which of the following is not true about Harry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. Why does Henry believe that Lilly is an evil woman who will send them all to hell?

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

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

9. Why does Henry reveal that he believes that Abe ruined his graduation day for him?

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 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

Why do you think Henry's father goes to an imaginary job each day? Write an essay describing how you would feel if you were in Henry's father's position? What would you do? Why? Do you agree with going to the imaginary job each day? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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