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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 says he can get Mike's writing published?

2. Who works at Tide's Inn?

3. Who is Kaitlin?

4. Whose father has not spoken to him in years?

5. Who does Mike run into at Safeway?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Goble like about Mike?

3. Who invites Mike to a country club?

4. What does Piggot offer Mike?

5. Why does Mike take Nate to the doctor?

6. Who is Richard?

7. Who has high blood pressure?

8. Where are Tino's wife and kids?

9. Who does Mike find working at a Subway?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Goble. What is this relationship like? Why does Mike go along with Goble's plans for him, and why does he eventually stop associating with Goble? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay exploring the novel's theme of coming of age. In what ways does Mike come of age -- grow, change, realize things about himself and the world around -- throughout the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

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