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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. Adam yells out that he is going __________, even though he answers himself that this is not going to happen.

2. Where have Amy and Adam huddled together when they were together in order to kiss each other?

3. The boy that is bothering Adam tries to take his ________ away from him, but Adam prevails.

4. The _________ in Adam increases, though he tries not to take a pill or a shot to calm down.

5. What kind of dog does Adam run into that leaves him terrified at the sight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Adam never suspicious of Mr. Grey when he started to come around his family's house so often?

2. Why does Adam reach out to Amy with a phone call during his bike journey?

3. How did Robert Cormier come up with the idea for his second novel, I AM THE CHEESE?

4. What does Adam discover about his bike when the section begins and the bike journey continues?

5. What does Brint tell Adam when he finds out Adam has been refusing all of things he has been refusing?

6. What does the man on the phone tell Adam about what he has been doing all day?

7. What was the last Numbers game that Adam and Amy played together?

8. Why does Adam's arm hurt so much, according to the narrative at the beginning of the section?

9. What did Adam's father used to tease him about when Adam is just a child?

10. What is Amy's reaction to Adam's dream of becoming a writer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrator of every story should be questioned by the reader, as their telling of the story affects what the reader knows - and doesn't know.

Part 1: Why do you think the author chose Adam to be the narrator of this story?

Part 2: Do you think Adam is a reliable narrator for the story? Why or why not?

Part 3: Who might have been a better narrator for the story? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Adam seems to have a special relationship with Amy Hertz, though he is unable to talk to her during his journey.

Part 1: Why do you think Amy cared for Adam so much during his recollection of their times together?

Part 2: Why is Amy the only person who can calm Adam down when he is frightened?

Part 3: Do you think Amy is a real person or not? Support your answer with proof from the story.

Essay Topic 3

At several points during the novel, Adam talks about becoming a writer when he grows up.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam wants to be a writer when he grows up?

Part 2: Do you think Adam would be a good writer or a good journalist? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does this say about Adam's feelings toward his father than he too wants to be a writer?

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