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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 Travis?

2. What is Mitzel's?

3. Who does Mike run into at the Masi?

4. What is Chief Seattle Days?

5. What does Mike tell Nick about Doug Goble?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Andrew?

2. Why does Mike get fired from his job?

3. Who is Marlin?

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

5. Who loves flea markets?

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

7. Who moves into a shed?

8. Who is Doug Goble?

9. Who moves into Mike's house?

10. Who gets an interview at a local newspaper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Remy. What is this relationship like, and why is it important? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Andrew. What is this relationship like, and in what ways does it grow and change throughout the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Mike's sense of shame that he alludes to throughout the novel. What does Mike feel ashamed about, and why? Use examples from the text as support.

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