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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sonny feel sad after watching his first football game as an alumni?

2. Where is the only place that Ruth will go out to at the end of the book?

3. Where does Sonny lie the body of his friend?

4. Who does Jacy decide to date at the beginning of Chapter 21 after her discussion with Lois?

5. Who slaps Lois?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

In the opening chapter of the book, Sam loses fifty dollars to Abilene on a bet that the Thalia football team will win. Why do you think Sam does this when the Thalia football team almost always loses? Why do you think he would risk losing fifty dollars instead of betting less?

Essay Topic 3

Lois is the only woman that openly drinks in Thalia. Why do you think she is alone in this? What makes her different from the other women?

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