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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 insect does the narrator watch on the bayou?

2. Who does King have a lot in common with?

3. What does King promise to do for Sandy?

4. Who used to talk in their sleep?

5. Why is King afraid of Sheriff Sanders?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who at school does King think might have a crush on him?

2. What does King keep in his journal?

3. Who is Jasmine?

4. Who is Mikey?

5. What does King's dad tell him before he leaves for school?

6. What does Jasmine want to be when she grows up?

7. How does Khalid die?

8. Who is writing a movie script?

9. Who does King think is a dragonfly?

10. What does Khalid say about time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how Khalid's perception of gay people impacts King, even after his death. Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how King’s realization that he is gay affects the people around him (friends, family, peers). How do they feel about this, and how do their opinions impact King? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of race in the novel. In what ways do discussions of race and racism show up in the novel? Use evidence to support your ideas.

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