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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. Who does Altschuler meet in Chapter 15?

2. What is prohibited from the zoo?

3. Who can Davy tell approves of Altschuler?

4. Who really likes Stephanie?

5. What does Davy think about dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who hugs Altschuler outside of a candy shop?

2. Who is Enid Gerber?

3. Who does Mother tell Davy not to compare her to?

4. Who does Davy become friends with?

5. What sports team elects Davy as their captain?

6. What causes Mother to have mood swings?

7. Who is Altschuler from originally?

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

9. Who dies in Chapter 22?

10. Who takes Davy to the zoo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Fred's death. How does Fred die, and how does his death affect Davy? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Mother and Davy. What is the nature of this relationship? Is it healthy? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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