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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 can kids join the secret club?
2. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?
3. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?
4. How old was Ralph when he had his first "searchlight" moment?
5. What is the name of Ralph's father throughout the book?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why didn't Ralph's parents both share the same feelings about the "major award"?
2. Give one example of how the Great Depression affected the Parker family?
3. Ralph's description of his fishing trip--the heat, the crowd, and gutting the fish--does not seem like it would be a pleasant experience. Why is Ralph so thrilled about the outing, and why does he smile and celebrate?
4. How is Ralph punished for damaging the family car?
5. Why does Ralph describe auction followers as human vultures?
6. Why does Ralph believe that penny candy is such a big deal to a child?
7. What are the three most important things to a Midwesterner?
8. Explain Ralph's theory of Official People.
9. Why is Ralph paralyzed with fear when he reaches the top of Magic Mountain?
10. What have we learned about Ralph and his desires in the first eight chapters?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Foreshadowing is used heavily throughout the book. Cite examples of the use of foreshadowing and how it was used to indicate events to come.
Essay Topic 2
The BB gun was an important gift in Ralph's childhood and remains something he clearly is fond of in his adult life. Why was it such an important gift and time in his life? Why does he remember every detail as an adult? What do you think he learned from that story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss "coming of age" as a theme in the book and how it played such a large role in the types of stories Ralph told. Why do children struggle to become grown up so quickly? Why is the transition to adulthood often so difficult?
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