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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. Billy Covington is the man who dies in Vietnam, a man who idolized _____________, though the reader doesn't learn much more.

2. Who is always noting the different venial and mortal sins which causes Dominick to worry about his future?

3. Who does Dominick lie to about Penny Drinkwater on the day that she disappears and is eventually found murdered?

4. Who is the person that destroys the typewriter in a fit of rage at Ma during the past?

5. Ralph is actually discriminated against in school because he is ____________, which is part of the reason he speaks up in class too.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the long range goal of Patel when she is working with Thomas, a goal she tells Dominick about?

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

4. Why do Ray and Ma fight over sending Dominick and Thomas to college during the time of the Vietnam War?

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

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

7. What does Patel think Dominick needs to do in order to relieve his anger and feel better?

8. What does Thomas not remember which causes him to think that Dominick is mad at him?

9. What does Dominick regret about the summer of 1969 when he is talking with Thomas about sex and marijuana?

10. What is the terrible situation which happens on the field trip the twins take in 1962 to the Statue of Liberty?

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 choice that Thomas makes in order to protest the war for himself is a drastic one.

Part 1: Why do you think Thomas makes the choice he does in order to protest the war?

Part 2: What might you have done if you didn't want anyone to fight in a war anymore?

Part 3: Do you think there are other people like Thomas in the military today?

Essay Topic 3

Thomas believes that Dominick is singled out for abuse because he does not defend himself.

Part 1: Why do you think Thomas believes Dominick can't defend himself?

Part 2: Do you think people who can't defend themselves are more likely to be hurt?

Part 3: What do you think might have happened if Dominick were to fight back?

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