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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 Izzy?

2. Who helps Mike take Nate to the doctor?

3. Why does Goble need Mike to work for Piggot?

4. Who allows Chaz to sleep in their driveway?

5. Who protests outside a pet shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who lives in his BMW?

2. What does Goble like about Mike?

3. Who is Richard?

4. Who gets braces?

5. Where are Tino's wife and kids?

6. Where does Mike keep all his money?

7. Who pulls a tooth out of Mike's mouth?

8. What does Nick offer Mike in Following Up?

9. Who does Mike find working at a Subway?

10. Who invites Mike to occupy Walmart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of success. Many characters throughout the novel wish to live successful, fulfilling lives. For them, what defines success? How do certain characters engage with their individual ideas of success? How do they go about finding it? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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 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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