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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. What does Dominick say that he doesn't want to be when Patel suggests that they run some tests on the twins' brains?

2. Leo insists that being a ____________ major makes him an expert on homosexuality, though he has never been tempted.

3. Dell and his wife are arrested for having __________ as Ralph turns them in for this crime.

4. What religion does Ray convert to in order to seemingly try to get into heaven even while he abuses his stepsons?

5. Who is the person that asks to be on Thomas' visitors list, which makes Dominick happy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dominick recall lying about in third grade which he now feels guilty about doing?

2. Why is it hard for Dominick to not take care of his brother and watch out for him in this everyday life?

3. What do the two boys think about when their mother takes them to a movie in 1958 and both boys are bored?

4. When does Dominick next see Penny's twin brother after Penny's death, in this story?

5. Why does Thomas believe that Dominick has been singled out in his life, according to the therapy tape?

6. What is Thomas wondering when he is being transported to Three Rivers for observation in this story?

7. What happens which makes Dominick feel moved during his conversation and his visit with Leo?

8. Who tries to assure Dominick that Thomas is fine at the place where he is recovering?

9. Why does Dominick decide to take up house painting instead of teaching anymore?

10. What is happening when Dominick goes through the motions of having sex with his girlfriend, Joy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dominick feels that by recalling the past, he might yet be able to forgive himself for what has happened.

Part 1: Why do you think recalling the past might be helpful?

Part 2: Do you think you need to remember your past in order to forgive yourself?

Part 3: How might you forgive yourself for something bad you have done in the past?

Essay Topic 2

The story includes a number of flashbacks about the life of the brothers as they were growing up.

Part 1: Why do you think the author felt it was necessary to include flashbacks?

Part 2: Do you agree that the flashbacks help the story come to life for the reader?

Part 3: How do you think the story might have changed if the reader doesn't find out anything about the history of the brothers?

Essay Topic 3

Dominick is told that Thomas' new doctors are very good, but that he will not be out quickly as there is a new political climate at the center.

Part 1: Do you think that the political climate at a care center should affect the patients?

Part 2: Why do you think Thomas' care is altered by the political climate?

Part 3: How do you think that Thomas' care might be different if there was no political climate?

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