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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. How does the school production of Julias Caesar end?

2. Why does Altschuler get mad at Davy in Chapter 17?

3. What candy does Altschuler hate?

4. What is prohibited from the zoo?

5. What does Stephanie tell Davy he is lucky to have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who spends the night at Davy's house?

2. Why does Altschuler get mad at Davy in Chapter 17?

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

4. Who is Larry Wilkins?

5. Who hugs Altschuler outside of a candy shop?

6. What does Davy appreciate about Stephanie?

7. Who does Stephanie give her roast beef to in Chapter 13?

8. Where does Altschuler want to travel to?

9. What do Altschuler and Davy do at Gimbels?

10. Who does Davy kiss in Chapter 19?

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 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 the relationship between Davy and Fred. Why is this relationship so important to Davy? What does Fred mean to him? Use evidence from the text as support.

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