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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. What business does Remy's father own?

2. Who is Remy?

3. What writing project does Mike begin while he is unemployed?

4. What does Nate throw at a diner?

5. Who loves flea markets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike get fired from his job?

2. Who moves into a shed?

3. Who is Doug Goble?

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

5. What is Chief Seattle Days?

6. Who is Andrew?

7. Who gets an interview at a local newspaper?

8. Who loves flea markets?

9. Who is Remy?

10. Where is Mike's dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Mike's love of literature. What role does literature and reading play in Mike's life? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Nate. What is this relationship like, and what role does Mike play in Nate's life specifically? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Mike's desire to be a writer. Why does a career in writing appeal to Mike? What does he like about writing in general? Use examples from the text as support.

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