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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 1, how old was Joe when he enlisted in the military?

2. In Chapter 3, where did Joe work?

3. Where would Joe go sometimes before coming home from work?

4. In the Prologue, when did the man's parents die?

5. In Chapter 4, what color is the house that Jarrett draws?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joe describe the trip to Disney World?

2. In Chapter 2, what decisions did Leslie make that altered the relationship between her and her son?

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

4. What pet did Jarrett get, and what things did he do with his pet?

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

6. In Chapter 3, when and where did Jarrett get to see his mother?

7. In Chapter 4, what dreams did Jarrett have in addition to the one about monsters?

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

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

10. What did Jarrett's grandparents do when he would not be satisified with their explanation that he was going to be staying with them in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Each chapter title is numbered and has a descriptive word or phrase. Are any of the chapter title spoilers? Do the titles spoil the suspense of what happens in the chapters? Do the chapter titles enhance or take away from any suspense in the book?

Essay Topic 3

People in Jarrett’s life have regrets. Who in Jarrett’s life has regrets? Who uses the regrets in their lives to do better and make life better? How can regret be a motivator?

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