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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. Who is Austin?

2. When did Mike's dad leave for good?

3. Who is Phillip?

4. Who does Mike take to Mitzel's?

5. What does Mike show Austin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Mike's dad?

2. Who much money does Mike lose at a casino?

3. Who is always making homophobic comments?

4. Who moves into a shed?

5. What does Mike like to do in his free time?

6. Who is Travis?

7. Why does Mike always eat at Mitzel's?

8. Who is Marlin?

9. Who is Remy?

10. Who is Nate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Tino. In what ways does Tino function as a reflection or alternate version of Mike? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

The story is told entirely from Mike's perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Mike's point of view. How does viewing the events from Mike's point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Mike's realization that he is gay. How does he come to this major realization, and how he does feel about it? Use examples from the text as support.

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