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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. Where does King's family go every year?

2. Who does King see at the bayou?

3. Who does King pass notes to in class?

4. Why is there a search party in town?

5. What is Mikey's family known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mikey?

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

3. Who else besides King likes anime?

4. Who is Khalid?

5. Who is writing a movie script?

6. Who does King find in his tent?

7. Who does King's dad say therapy is for?

8. What does King tell Sandy about his brother?

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

10. What does King keep in his journal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between King and his dad. What kind of relationship do they have, and how does it change throughout the book? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of grief. Who experiences grief in the novel, and how do they grieve? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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

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