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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 has Mike always needed to take care of?

2. Who applies for a job at a newspaper?

3. What does Mike tell Nick about Doug Goble?

4. Who is Phillip?

5. Where would Mike and Nate hang out as children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Chaz?

2. What is Chief Seattle Days?

3. Who loves flea markets?

4. What does Mike do for work?

5. Who is Travis?

6. Where is Mike's dad?

7. Who is always making homophobic comments?

8. Who is Marlin?

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

10. Who is Doug Goble?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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