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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. Why is Mother upset in Chapter 22?

2. Who causes a scene in a department store?

3. Who does Father say Davy might have a crush on?

4. Who is the only person Davy can be himself around?

5. Who does Mother say is fat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Larry Wilkins?

2. Why does Davy make a scene in a department store?

3. What kind of candy does Davy hate?

4. What gets Davy and Altschuler to start talking again in Chapter 19?

5. Who does Davy kiss in Chapter 19?

6. Who dies in Chapter 22?

7. How does Davy's school production of Julius and Caesar end?

8. What does Father suggest to Davy about Altschuler?

9. What sports team elects Davy as their captain?

10. What does Mother find on the living room floor one day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Davy and his father. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it affect Davy? What does he want from his relationship? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of loneliness. Who in the novel experiences loneliness, and why? How do they cope with this loneliness? Use examples from the text as support.

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