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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. Why is Sandy proud of himself?

2. Where will Sandy go next week?

3. What does Mikey Sanders ask King on the street?

4. What does King say when Jasmine asks if he likes her?

5. Where does Sandy get sent once he is found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does King apologize in Sandy?

2. What does King try to explain to his parents about Sandy when he is found?

3. What does Mikey ask King about Sandy?

4. Why does King keep a secret from Jasmine?

5. What does King's father cook one morning?

6. Why is Jasmine mad at Sandy?

7. What does Sandy reveal about his dad?

8. What is Sandy's plan for leaving the state?

9. Who does King start to date at school?

10. How does King know he is gay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay discussing the difference between Sandy and King's coming out experiences. What is different about the way Sandy came out to the way King came out? What kind of lesson does King learn from Sandy about having a gay identity?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of feeling alone. Who feels lonely in the novel, and in what ways do we see that feeling portrayed (through language, behavior, etc.). Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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