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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 does Mrs. Berryhill want Phoebe to meet with?
2. Why does Phoebe cover up her laughter in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven" after she wakes up from her dream?
3. What does Phoebe's family do while driving to Mick's memorial service?
4. Why does Zoe believe that Mick is everywhere?
5. What does Phoebe show everyone at Mick's memorial service?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Phoebe enjoy hearing people laugh at Mick's memorial service?
2. What does Phoebe do at the bike safety assembly?
3. Why does Mrs. Berryhill call Phoebe into her office in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
4. Why does Phoebe bring a Mother's Day card with her to Mick's memorial service?
5. What makes Mick decide to be cremated?
6. What does Phoebe dream in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
7. What happens between Phoebe's family during the car ride to Mick's memorial service?
8. What does Phoebe say about the dangerous intersection in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
9. What does the school janitor say at Mick's memorial service?
10. What does Zoe tell Phoebe in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano" that makes Phoebe feel better about Mick after his death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the theme of grief and the grieving process in "Mick Harte Was Here". Consider the ways the characters grieve and compare and contrast their methods and process. What does this novel reveal about grief?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the theme of guilt in "Mick Harte Was Here". Consider Phoebe's guilt, along with the guilt of other characters. How does guilt motivate? How does guilt drive the plot? How is guilt resolved in the end of this novel? What does the author reveal about guilt?
Essay Topic 3
How is this novel a commentary on family? Consider Phoebe's family as well as Zoe's family. Also, how do non-related families (school, community, friends) work within this commentary?
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