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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. In Chapter 3, where would Jarrett go when he had a nightmare?

2. What ride was Jarrett afraid to ride on their trip?

3. Where did Joe's parents immigrate from?

4. What noise did Jarrett make when he was walking behind his mother and a boyfriend in Chapter 2?

5. What type of hat did Jarrett buy on their trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was one job that nearly got Joe arrested?

2. Why would there sometimes be arguments be Shirley and Joe in the evenings in Chapter 3?

3. What does Jarrett remember about a nightmare he had in Chapter 2, and what happened when he went to his mom for comfort?

4. Why was Joe and Shirley's marriage controversial?

5. How did Jarrett celebrate his birthday once with his mother?

6. In Chapter 2, what does Jarrett remember about shopping at a mall?

7. What was more important to Joe than high school graduation?

8. Why did Joe call another family meeting after they returned from Disney World?

9. How many children did Joe and Shirley have?

10. In Chapter 2, what amazed Jarrett when he slept over at his grandparents' house one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jarrett receives a drafting table and a pool table. Why is Jarrett given a drafting table and a pool table? What benefits does he receive from each table? What does each table symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

The story is told through words and drawings. How often are illustrations used in the book? How are they used to show what is happening in the text? What do illustration convey about the story, and how do they enhance the story?

Essay Topic 3

Leslie would like to be a better mother, but the choices she makes interferes with her desire to be a better mother. How are Leslie’s intentions different from her actions? What does the author communicate about the difference between intentions and actions?

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