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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 will Sandy wait for King?

2. What does King's father tell him about crying?

3. Who opens the door when King knocks on Sandy's door?

4. Where does King stay for a night with Sandy?

5. How does Sandy escape his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are King's friends mad at him after Sandy is found?

2. Where does King's family go for a trip?

3. Who is Old Man Martin?

4. What does Sandy's note for King say?

5. Why is Sandy good at fishing?

6. What does King reveal to Sandy about Khalid?

7. How does King know he is gay?

8. Why does King keep a secret from Jasmine?

9. Where does Sandy want King to meet him in a week?

10. Why does King hide in Sandy's bushes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring King's idea about dragonflies. Why are dragonflies such a prominent symbol in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring King's relationship to the bayou. Why does he go there every day? What keeps drawing him to that area, and why is it important to him?

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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