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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 does Mike wish he invited to a country club party?

2. Who spends his free time protesting big issues?

3. Who shocks Mike by holding his hand?

4. What is Piggot's new wage for Mike?

5. Who suffers from a major toothache?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are Tino's wife and kids?

2. How much does Nate weigh?

3. What does Mike like about Andrew?

4. What does Nick offer Mike in Following Up?

5. Who does Goble hire to do landscaping on his properties?

6. Who gets braces?

7. Who breaks up a protest at Walmart?

8. Who does Mike go on a picnic with?

9. Who lives in his BMW?

10. How does Mike lose two teeth?

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 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 describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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