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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. What does Piggot offer Mike?

2. Who does Mike call with news that he is starting a business?

3. What job offer from a rich person does Mike decline?

4. Who spends his free time protesting big issues?

5. Who does Mike discover has been living in his car?

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 does Mike find working at a Subway?

4. Where are Tino's wife and kids?

5. Who does Mike go on a picnic with?

6. What does Nick offer Mike in Following Up?

7. Who is always protesting in the street?

8. How much does Nate weigh?

9. What does Goble like about Mike?

10. Who gets braces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Mike's realization that he is gay. How does he come to this major realization, and how he does feel about it? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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