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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. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?
(a) She does not understand English curse words.
(b) She never hears the boys curse.
(c) She has a foul mouth herself.
(d) She wants to be polite to Charlie.

2. The memory of the peppermint trees at Eliza's house might be a symbol for which of the following?
(a) The refreshing clarity Charlie feels with Eliza.
(b) The loss of her friendship with Jeffrey.
(c) Jasper Jones's friendship.
(d) The heat and exhaustion of this terribly sad summer.

3. Why does Jeffrey admire Muhammad Ali?
(a) Ali was an attractive man.
(b) Ali used bullying as a reason to become strong.
(c) Ali was wealthy.
(d) Ali always paid retribution to his bullies.

4. Who comes to Charlie's window in Chapter Four?
(a) Eliza Wishart.
(b) Jasper Jones.
(c) Doug Wishart.
(d) Jeffrey Lu.

5. Who is guilty for the death of Sylvia Likens?
(a) The whole town where she was killed.
(b) Gertrude Baniszewski.
(c) The Likens parents.
(d) Jenny Likens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Charlie find Eliza in Chapter Three?

2. What of the following statements is NOT an indication that Charlie's relationship with his parents is strained?

3. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?

4. What stolen object from Mad Jack Lionel's yard can make a child a mythical hero?

5. What has happened to Jeffrey's family, as revealed in Chapter Four?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charlie not admire Superman?

2. What does Charlie fall asleep thinking about in Chapter Three?

3. 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?

4. How does the use of allusions help to highlight some of the themes in Chapter Two?

5. What is the purpose of the character of Warwick Trent?

6. In what ways is the relationship between Charlie's parents built on a shaky foundation?

7. Why does Jasper come to Charlie?

8. Charlie loves American books about justice, especially in relation to race, Civil Rights, and the Civil War. How do these allusions help us understand Charlie?

9. Why might Jeffrey Lu takes great chances?

10. Why does Jeffrey really come to Charlie's window in Chapter Four?

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