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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Laura James?

2. What happens to Bob Sterling?

3. Who is living with Ben?

4. What response does Eugene get to his question, "Where is the world."

5. What family is particularly noted as being present at the funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List several experiences in Eugene's life that helped him gain self confidence. Explain how each experience made a difference in his life. Do you think he possessed a healthy level of self confidence by the end of the book? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Give examples of the closeness of Ben and Eugene. Why do you think their relationship was so close? Who is responsible for having built such close ties Eugene or Ben? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Highlight some of the events in the book which cast a favorable light on Oliver Gant? Explain why you feel each example is a positive reflection.

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