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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. Who became Jarrett's legal guardian?

2. What did Leslie shoplift in Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 2, how old was Jarrett when he had to get his own breakfast?

4. In Chapter 2, what type of doll did Jarrett have?

5. Who was the only person that Jarrett told about his mom being a drug addict?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What assignment did Jarrett's preschool teacher give the class, and what issue did he have with the assignment?

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

4. In Chapter 3, what did Shirley and Joe do on weekdays when Jarrett stayed with them?

5. Who gained guardianship of Jarrett and why?

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

7. What announcement did Joe have for everyone in Chapter 4?

8. What was Gates Lane School and what was it like?

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

10. In Chapter 4, what did Jarrett learn about his mother's addiction over the years?

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

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

Hey, Kiddo discusses Jarrett’s life from birth to high school graduation. What signs are there that Jarrett is growing up in the narrative? How does Krosoczka reveal Jarrett’s growing maturity? How does Krosoczka portray Jarrett to show his transition to a teenager?

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