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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 Mrs. Cole's occupation?

2. How does Joey get to Pittsburgh?

3. What kind of school is Maria transferred to?

4. What does the nutritionist say Joey needs more of?

5. Who does Joey have an appointment with on his second day at the new school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Joey share with the school nurse?

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

3. What three things does Ed promise Joey will get from the new school he is attending?

4. How did Joey's grandmother used to use his mother against him?

5. What is Joey's punishment for hurting one of his classmates?

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

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

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

9. How does Joey hurt another classmate?

10. What does Ed tell Joey when they first meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

What inspired Joey to make the world a better place, and why was this such an ironic part of this plot?

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