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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. Of what does Jeffrey jokingly accuse Charlie in Chapter Four?

2. Why does Jeffrey's mother chastise him for being impolite in Chapter Two?

3. What murderer does Charlie NOT read about?

4. Why does Charlie's dad give him a stack of American books on Civil Rights in Chapter One?

5. How does the cricket coach handle the bullying toward Jeffrey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Charlie's dad, Wesley, give Charlie about dealing with his mother?

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

3. Would you describe Jeffrey and Charlie's friendship as close?

4. Why does Charlie not admire Superman?

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

6. Why does Jasper come to Charlie?

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

8. In what ways does Wesley Bucktin remind Charlie of Atticus Finch?

9. In what ways are children bullied in this novel?

10. In what way is the structure of Chapter Four very different from that of the the previous chapters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, trees are of special symbolic importance. We see many different types of trees, and they are connected with different relationships, characters, and plot points. Write an essay in which you detail the symbolism of at least one type of tree mentioned.

Essay Topic 2

In the end, many people - especially Charlie's parents - have broken his trust or disappointed him immensely. Write an essay that explores the reasons behind Charlie's feelings of being hurt, and what lessons he can take from these disappointments.

Essay Topic 3

The Lu family faces many hardships and abuses in Corrigan. Write an essay in which you explore the reasons behind these abuses, and the ways that the family members choose to cope.

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