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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 quits their job at Mitzel's?

2. What book does Mike want to write?

3. Who applies for a job at a newspaper?

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

5. Why does Mike have Remy drop him off blocks from his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Mike's favorite place to pass time?

2. Where is Mike's dad?

3. Who is Chaz?

4. Who is Doug Goble?

5. Who does Mike run into at the Masi?

6. Who is Nate?

7. Who is Andrew?

8. Who is Travis?

9. Who does Mike bring to his house to show off his topiaries?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay exploring Mike's growth throughout the novel. In what ways does Mike show significant personal growth by the end of the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Mike's anger. What is he angry about, and who is he angry at? Does he ever overcome this anger? Use examples from the text as support.

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