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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. How much money is enclosed in Mrs. Worthington's envelope for payment in Chapter 15?

2. Little Man says in Chapter 9, "I would be glad to be a grown-up for two reasons." What is the second reason he gives?

3. Where does Little Man realize he left his newspaper bags in Chapter 10?

4. How will Mr. Spiro be traveling on his trip?

5. What type of ball does Little Man throw against his garage for practice in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mam demonstrate courage in Chapter 16?

2. What concerns preoccupy Little Man in Chapter 11? Are these concerns well-founded?

3. How is the setting of the zoo described in Chapter 12? What are Little Man's impressions of this setting?

4. What is significant about the abandoned ladder against the house in Chapter 13?

5. What conflict does Little Man face at Ara T's hideout in Chapter 10?

6. Why does Little Man disobey Mam in Chapter 16? What does he do to disobey her?

7. What does Little Man find when he goes for collection at Mrs. Worthington's home in Chapter 14?

8. How does Willie respond when confronted by Little Man in Chapter 14? What are Little Man's impressions of Willie's response?

9. Where have Little Man's parents gone in Chapter 11? Who cares for Little Man while they are away?

10. Why does Little Man go home before taking his collections to Rat's mom in Chapter 16? What does he find when he gets there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of isolation, embarrassment, and alienation in Paperboy. How are these themes embodied by Little Man? How does Little Man grow and evolve past his isolation in the course of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of racism and racial segregation in Paperboy. How is this theme developed through character and setting? What events in the story are directly tied to the themes of racism and racial segregation?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events that occur in the climax of the narrative. Where does the climax of the story take place? What dangers does Little Man face in the climax? How are these conflicts resolved?

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