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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. Ruth says that she has to have an operation for what?

2. What does Coach Popper say that he could have bought with what he has spent on Ruth's pills?

3. What does Lois tell Jacy about Dwayne during their talk together?

4. Sonny realizes that Charlene would rather be dating who while watching the movie at the picture show?

5. Who drives the cattle truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Coach Popper didn't tell Ruth that Sonny would be driving her to the doctor?

2. When Coach Popper is upset about only having nine boys show up for basketball practice, what does Coach Popper make the team do?

3. Why does Jacy feel it necessary to attend the naked swim party?

4. How does Sonny feel after he comes back from Fort Worth?

5. What can students do during lunch at Thalia High if they don't sneak off?

6. Do you think that everyone in Thalia figured out that Lois was in love with Sam by how she behaved at the funeral?

7. Why are Sonny and Dwayne shocked to see the diner dark?

8. Why do you think there is tension between Sonny and his father?

9. Why did Sam never marry the girl from the tank?

10. Why do you think Sonny and Dwayne choose to live above the pool hall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Dwayne and Sonny go to the cafe in Chapter 1 they only have eighty cents between the two of them. Why do you think they have such little money? They are only supporting themselves and not a family. Discuss their jobs if they have one. Do you think this puts a strain on their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Jacy's wristwatch ended up being extremely symbolic. Explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Everyone in Thalia knew that Sam was getting older. Why do you think it is such a shock to everyone in Thalia when Sam dies? How do you think Thalia is affected by the loss of Sam?

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