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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 is Kaitlin?

2. Who invites Mike to occupy Walmart?

3. Why does Goble tell Mike to buy white coveralls?

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

5. What does Goble pay Mike for a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who gets braces?

2. Who lives in his BMW?

3. How much does Nate weigh?

4. Who invites Mike to occupy Walmart?

5. Who job offer does Mike turn down from a rich person?

6. How does Mike lose two teeth?

7. Why do Mike and Andrew protest at a strip mall?

8. Why does Mike take Nate to the doctor?

9. What new business venture does Mike pursue?

10. Who has high blood pressure?

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 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 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.

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