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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. What kind of food did Grandmother hate?

2. What are people fighting about in Chapter 4?

3. Who does Davy move in with temporarily?

4. How does Grandmother die?

5. What does Father say about Davy's new room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Frankie Menlo?

2. What does Fred love to do at the beach?

3. Why did Grandmother hide her belongings when Davy was little?

4. How long has Davy lived with Grandmother?

5. What does Mother think of Fred?

6. What role is Davy assigned for a school play?

7. Who is Stephanie?

8. Who does Father tell Davy about Stephanie in Chapter 10?

9. What was the last meal Grandmother made Davy?

10. What does Davy decide to do with Grandmother's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told entirely from Davy's perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Davy's point of view. How does viewing the events from Davy's point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Davy's anger in the weeks following Fred's death. What is he angry about, and who is he angry at? Who does he blame for Fred's demise? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Mother's alcoholism. How does Mother's drinking affect her relationship with Davy? Use evidence from the text as support.

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