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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 thanks Travis for being a good friend to Kyle in Chapter 23?

2. What does Cate promise to buy for Travis in Chapter 23?

3. What is the name of Jeremy's sister?

4. Who joins Travis, Kyle, Cate, and Hatton in Chapter 35?

5. For how long has Travis ignored Cate's attempts to contact him in the beginning of Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Travis's ashes in Chapter 35?

2. What is Travis doing in the beginning of Chapter 35? Who is he with?

3. How does Cate react to Travis' request that she keep him company in Part 6, Chapter 25?

4. What does Travis learn from his father regarding his parents' divorce in Chapter 27?

5. Why do you think the author fails to address some of the scientific and philosophic aspects in Travis's story?

6. How does Travis describe his family's Christmas celebration in Chapter 27?

7. What advice does Lawrence Ramsey offer to Travis in Chapter 29?

8. What does Cate surprise Travis with in Part 6, Chapter 23?

9. What does the conflict between Travis and Turner signify in the narrative?

10. What is significant about the change in the narrative tense in the Epilogue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Kyle in the novel. For how long has Travis known Kyle? Why is their relationship strained after Travis's reanimation? What is the secret Kyle has been hiding?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of Arnie's Arcade in the narrative. What is significant about this setting to the plot of the story? How does this setting connect to the novel's themes and symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of obsession in Noggin. How is this theme manifested through Travis's character and his actions? How is the theme developed through symbolism and imagery?

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