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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 father has not spoken to him in years?

2. What is Mike's slogan for his new business?

3. Who does Mike feel indebted to?

4. Who does Mike take to Tide's Inn?

5. Who calls Mike a genius twice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike take Nate to the doctor?

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

3. Who gets braces?

4. Who does Mike go on a picnic with?

5. Who makes lists?

6. Where are Tino's wife and kids?

7. Why does Mike get pulled over by a cop?

8. What does Mike like about Andrew?

9. Why does Mike quit working for Goble?

10. What does Piggot offer Mike?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Nate. What is this relationship like, and what role does Mike play in Nate's life specifically? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Nick. What is this relationship like? Why does Mike sometimes feel conflicted about his friendship with Nick? Use examples from the text as support.

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