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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. Where is Tino's famliy?

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

3. Who suffers from a major toothache?

4. Why does Mike make a doctor's appointment for Nate?

5. Why does Goble say Mike is a safe hire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Mike keep all his money?

2. Why does Mike take Nate to the doctor?

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

4. What does Goble like about Mike?

5. Why does Mike quit working for Goble?

6. Who invites Mike to a country club?

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

8. Who has high blood pressure?

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

10. What does Nick offer Mike in Following Up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The story is told entirely from Mike's perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Mike's point of view. How does viewing the events from Mike's point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Tino. In what ways does Tino function as a reflection or alternate version of Mike? Use examples from the text as support.

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