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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. At the beginning of Chapter 6, what would Jarrett and his friends do to annoy people?

2. Who founded Holy Name High School?

3. Where did Leslie reunite with the man who was her boyfriend in Chapter 7?

4. What school did Jarrett want to attend after high school?

5. What did Maura want Jarrett to attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jarrett not want his grandparents to attend the eighth grade dinner, and why did he change his mind about having them there?

2. In Chapter 5, why did Joe get angry when he was reading the newspaper?

3. What did Lynn warn Jarrett about, and how did her prophecy come true?

4. What did Joe tell Jarrett about working in the factory?

5. What did Leslie say about Jarrett's father writing to him?

6. What industry did Joe revolutionize?

7. In Chapter 7, what did Joe say about Jarrett getting beat up?

8. What work did Joe do when he was a boy?

9. In Chapter 7, what did Shirley say about Christmas?

10. What did Jarrett say about family at the end of Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leslie is described as a heroin addict. What problems and issues does Leslie’s addiction cause for her family? For herself? How does heroin addiction steal Leslie’s ability to have a normal life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Shirley could be a kind, but abrasive person. What type of relationships does Shirley have with her husband and her children? What situations show an empathetic side to Shirley? What situations show her abrasive side? What character traits are revealed about Shirley? How would you describe Shirley and the type of person she is?

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