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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 job offer from a rich person does Mike decline?

2. Who spends his free time protesting big issues?

3. Who tries to sell their belongings at a flea market?

4. What does Piggot offer Mike?

5. Who calls Mike a genius twice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is always protesting in the street?

2. Who breaks up a protest at Walmart?

3. What does Mike like about Andrew?

4. Who invites Mike to occupy Walmart?

5. Who has high blood pressure?

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

7. What new business venture does Mike pursue?

8. Who invites Mike to a country club?

9. How does Mike lose two teeth?

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

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 the novel's theme of the American Dream. What is the American Dream, and who in the novel is chasing it? In what ways? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Mike's love of literature. What role does literature and reading play in Mike's life? Use examples from the text as support.

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