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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 protests outside a pet shop?

2. Why does Goble buy a new truck?

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

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

5. What does Piggot offer Mike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mike lose two teeth?

2. Who does Mike find working at a Subway?

3. Where does Mike keep all his money?

4. How much does Nate weigh?

5. What does Nick offer Mike in Following Up?

6. Who breaks up a protest at Walmart?

7. Who invites Mike to a country club?

8. What new business venture does Mike pursue?

9. Who invites Mike to occupy Walmart?

10. Who is Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the various settings of the book. Choose one particular setting and describe its significance to the characters and the story as a whole. Why is this setting important to the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Mike's growth throughout the novel. In what ways does Mike show significant personal growth by the end of 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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