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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 2, what type of cereal did Jarrett have for breakfast?

2. Whose bedroom did Jarrett take when he lived with his grandparents?

3. When Jarrett lived with his mother, what did he draw on a Mother's Day card for his mother?

4. Where did Grandpa get a house for Leslie in Chapter 2?

5. What did Leslie give Jarrett for Christmas in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How many children did Joe and Shirley have?

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

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

5. What did Jarrett learn about how his mother got money for drugs?

6. Who did Jarrett tell about his mother, and how did his friend react?

7. Who gained guardianship of Jarrett and why?

8. In Chapter 3, what does Jarrett say about the bedroom he slept in at his grandparents' house?

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

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 is not happy at Holy Name. Why is Jarrett not happy at Holy Name? What problems does he have? How do his grandparents suggest he deal with problems? What is communicated about dealing with problems in life through Jarrett's experiences and decision to stay at Holy Name?

Essay Topic 2

Jarrett was raised by his grandparents, and his mother was absent for much of his life. What type of relationship did Jarrett have with his mother when he was young? What drew them apart? How would you describe the relationship between him and his mother and how it affected his life?

Essay Topic 3

Joe is a strong influence in Jarrett’s life. What type of person is Joe, and what influences did he have in his life that made him the person that he is? How did his experiences in life help him to be a positive influence in Jarrett’s life?

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