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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. Papa is told that he will work alone and that he will have to work twice as hard, so he does and becomes a __________.

2. What is the problem that Dominick's hospital roommate continues to have as a result of a bleeding ulcer?

3. Papa offers to take both Ignazia and Prosperine into his home, though Prosperine will be the ___________.

4. Where is Vincenzo shot in revenge for his sleeping with another man's wife?

5. Who is the attendant that has been ignoring Thomas in the rec room when Dominick sees his brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Papa do since he can not trust Prosperine to not poison him as they are living together?

2. What does Dominick ask Ralph to do for him after he meets with Patel to talk about Thomas?

3. How did Dominick get Thomas in trouble when they were kids and they were in mass with Ray and Ma?

4. What happens to tear out Dominick's stitches during the time that Dominick was supposed to paint the Rood's house?

5. What does Ray ask for when he does not recognize Dominick when he visits him, in this story?

6. Where is Ignazia finally found after she leaves and the dog has been poisoned after her departure?

7. Why is Vincenzo killed after Papa decides to disown him instead of shaming him?

8. What story has Dominick been reading when he comes into Patel's office for a new appointment?

9. What does Ray offer to help Dominick do when he is showing uncommon concern for him?

10. Who is revealed as being Dominick's father when Ray breaks his promise to Ma and tells Dominick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dominick is sometimes angry about the way that he is always going to be linked to Thomas in some way.

Part 1: Do you think it's normal for a person to not want to be linked with a sibling?

Part 2: Why do you think Thomas is always going to be linked to Dominick, aside from the connection as twins?

Part 3: How do you think Dominick's life might be if he was not related to Thomas?

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

Dominick can not return the 'I love you' from Thomas until after Thomas is asleep.

Part 1: Why do you think it's difficult for Dominick to say he loves his brother?

Part 2: Do you find it difficult to tell your siblings you love them?

Part 3: Do you think that Thomas knows his brother loves him? Why or why not?

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