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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. From what sort of tree is Laura's body hanging?
(a) Oak.
(b) Willow.
(c) Eucalyptus.
(d) Maple.
2. Why does Jasper fear reporting the murder in Chapter One?
(a) He fears retribution.
(b) He does not care about Laura.
(c) He knows he is guilty.
(d) He knows he will be blamed.
3. What does Charlie's father's silence in Chapter Three remind Charlie of?
(a) A child.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A lump.
(d) A coward.
4. What movie does Charlie claim is giving him nightmares?
(a) My Fair Lady.
(b) The Wizard of Oz.
(c) Gone with the Wind.
(d) Breakfast at Tiffany's.
5. Why does Jeffrey admire Muhammad Ali?
(a) Ali was wealthy.
(b) Ali was an attractive man.
(c) Ali used bullying as a reason to become strong.
(d) Ali always paid retribution to his bullies.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Charlie find Eliza in Chapter Three?
2. What book is Charlie reading in Chapter One?
3. How does Jasper plan to buy himself some time to solve Laura's murder?
4. What stolen object from Mad Jack Lionel's yard can make a child a mythical hero?
5. For what reason does An Lu NOT stand out in Corrigan?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about Charlie's nickname for An Lu's garden?
2. How does Wesley Bucktin describe Laura Wishart, from a teacher's point of view?
3. Why might Jeffrey Lu takes great chances?
4. In what ways are children bullied in this novel?
5. Charlie keeps referring to his choice to wear shoes as "pansy" (25). Why does he feel this way?
6. Why does Jeffrey really come to Charlie's window in Chapter Four?
7. Would you describe Jeffrey and Charlie's friendship as close?
8. What is the history of the study in the Bucktin household? How might its current use a study create turmoil?
9. Explore Jeffrey and Charlie's use of curse words. How does the author use their vernacular to help clarify their friendship and who they are?
10. What are some of the problems between Charlie and his mother?
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