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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. What is Joey's first present from his mother when he goes to his new school?

2. Why does Joey's mother pinch him when they are talking to the principal after Joey hurts a class mate?

3. How does Maria's father respond to Joey's attempts to make it up to Maria?

4. What kind of school is Maria transferred to?

5. What is May's sister's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Joey used to do after his mother left him?

2. What do Joey and his mother do to entertain themselves on the trip to Pittsburgh?

3. Why does Joey say he wants a dog?

4. What is Joey's first request at his new school, and what is Ed's response to this?

5. What does Joey do when he gets hyper on the bus?

6. What does Joey gain from sneaking out with the gifted students when he has a substitute?

7. How does Joey hurt another classmate?

8. Why does Joey tell his mother about his past hurts while they are traveling to Pittsburgh?

9. What does Maria's father say about Joey's mother?

10. What does Joey do when he needs a break at his new school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of abuse did Joey face in his life, and how did this keep him from excelling in his life?

Essay Topic 2

What did Joey's dog symbolize, and why was it so important for Joey to get a dog?

Essay Topic 3

How does ADHD affect this plot, and how has it changed Joey's life?

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