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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 happens during the mock war exercises?

3. What is in the box that Henry's grandmother gave to him?

4. Why does Henry say that he was selected for the job at Mears-Starbuck?

5. Who brings two sets of boxing gloves for a match?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Henry say he's discovered after Baldy introduces him to the drinking of alcohol?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Henry's mother is afraid that Abe's mother will call a lawyer after Abe's arm is broken playing baseball with Henry. How does this situation resolve itself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of chapter 58, Henry walks away saying that the loss of the second game is important but that he doesn't know why. Why do you think he feels that way? Do you agree? Does this seem like a climax? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing why Henry wants to be a bad guy. Use specific examples from the text to support your answer. Should Henry look to people like Dillinger and Ma Barker as role models? Why or why not?

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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