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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 has moved up the evaluation of Thomas, which is why Dominick and Patel have to meet?

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

3. Who does Dominick find out wants to talk to him, per a message left by his girlfriend, Joy?

4. When Thomas is taken for mental health care, he is told that he will be there for __________ days for observation.

5. Who suggests to Dominick that they buy a few pounds of marijuana in order to sell it around campus?

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 happens in the story of Bhagirath that Patel tells to Dominick when they are in a session together?

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

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

5. Why does Dell decide to lower the price of the used car that he is trying to sell to Leo, in this story?

6. How does Dominick endanger himself when he is out with Leo during the summer of 1969?

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

8. What are the guidelines for Dominick being able to visit Thomas when he is at the center?

9. What is the news about the case that Dominick learns when he is talking with Patel and listening to Thomas' tapes?

10. What is Dominick torn between when he is in Ma and Ray's room, with a mind that is being sparked by memories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Even though he was abused, Dominick refuses to say that Ray was inhuman as a person.

Part 1: Why do you think that Dominick seems to still stick up for Ray's actions?

Part 2: Do you think you might have a different reaction to the actions of Ray?

Part 3: How do you think that Dominick could be so seemingly forgiving of Ray?

Essay Topic 3

There seems to be a strained relationship between the brothers and their stepfather, though it does not seem unrealistic.

Part 1: Why do you think the twins have so much trouble getting along with their stepfather?

Part 2: Do you think the stepfather is doing all he can for his stepsons?

Part 3: Why do you think the relationship between a stepparent and a stepchild is different than the relationship between a biological father and son?

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