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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 book does Mike want to write?

2. Why does Remy go home for a couple weeks?

3. Who owns a BMW?

4. Where does Mike's dad take him the last time he ever sees him?

5. Who is Mike's best friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who gets an interview at a local newspaper?

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

5. Who is always making homophobic comments?

6. Who is Nate?

7. What does Mike do for work?

8. Who is Andrew?

9. Who moves into Mike's house?

10. What is Chief Seattle Days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Goble. What is this relationship like? Why does Mike go along with Goble's plans for him, and why does he eventually stop associating with Goble? 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 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.

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