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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. Whose boss gets arrested?

2. Who moves into a shed?

3. What sport do Mike and Nick love?

4. How many times has Mike's mom been married?

5. What book does Mike want to write?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mike run into at the Masi?

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

3. Who is Chaz?

4. Who moves into a shed?

5. Who is Doug Goble?

6. Who does Mike take care of when he is not working?

7. Who is Nate?

8. Who gets an interview at a local newspaper?

9. What is Chief Seattle Days?

10. Who is Marlin?

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

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 theme of family in the novel. Why is family important to Mike in particular, and in what ways does he demonstrate that family almost always comes first for him? Use examples from the text as support.

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