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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the description of Adam's skin tones during this session of interrogation?

2. What did Adam say happened to him on his bike, instead of telling the man the truth?

3. Who makes up the annual report that is being described in this final section of the book?

4. Adam is happy he did not take his ____________ that morning and that he is alert and clear.

5. Who was the one that ran away, even though he was hurt in the accident as well?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's fascinating to see an author use a very dark subject in order to tell a story for young adults.

Part 1: Do you think this story is realistic in its content? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think children should be sheltered from dark news and ideas? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think younger readers can benefit from this story? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

While Adam seems to be a slightly older boy in the story, it also seems he has a lot of connection to his childhood.

Part 1: In what ways is Adam still like a child in the book?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam chooses to sing "Farmer in the Dell" so many times?

Part 3: Do you think Adam is a mature person or an immature person? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Adam is a boy that seems to have just one purpose at the beginning of the book - to go see his father.

Part 1: Why does Adam want to go see his father? What are his reasons for traveling to see his father?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam wants to take his bike instead of another route?

Part 3: Why doesn't Adam call his father and ask him to pick him up instead of traveling to see his father?

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