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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Eddie been in the hospital?

2. What does Jay help Bella convey?

3. Where is Eddie, while the boys wait for him?

4. Who has returned to get Jay and Arty?

5. Who would Bella like to have over for dinner some night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grandma Kurnitz had shut down emotionally after the loss of two of her children.

Part 1) What is she beginning to realize about this behavior?

Part 2) How does she come to this realization?

Part 3) How does this realization affect the other family members?

Essay Topic 2

Louie is a breath of fresh air for Arty and Jay.

Part 1) How is Louie a breath of fresh air?

Part 2) How is Louie different from the boys' father, Eddie?

Part 3) How does the interaction between the boys and Louie help the audience to understand Louie?

Essay Topic 3

Louie survives by outsmarting the system.

Part 1) How does he outsmart the system?

Part 2) From whom does he run and hide?

Part 3) Will he be successful in life? Why or why not?

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