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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. What is Nyle's fear about Gran and the Trents?
2. Why does Ezra command Nyle to close the curtain?
3. What do Ezra and Nyle feel as they walk back to the house?
4. What does Mr. Perry tell Nyle?
5. What does Nyle teach Ezra?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Nyle wisely help Ezra feel comfortable in her room?
2. How does Nyle react to the idea of Ezra wearing Gramps clothing and what do you think is the reason for her reaction?
3. How do you think Nyle may be compounding the rift in her friendship with Muncie in this chapter?
4. What happens that probably garners sympathy for Ripley on the part of the characters and readers?
5. What gets Nyle thinking about her father and why is she mad at him (though, perhaps she unconscious of the reason)?
6. Describe Muncie's reaction to Nyle wanting to sit next to her on the bus.
7. How does Ezra respond to the sirens they hear, and why do you think he reacts the way he does?
8. What is ironic about Nyle's response to Ezra's announcement about school?
9. What is the difference in the way Nyle and Ezra interpret Nyle's history assignment?
10. How does Muncie prove that despite her ups and downs with her friendship with Nyle she is a true friend?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the opening to the story, we are immediately introduced to the main character, Nyle, her best friend, Muncie, and a minor antagonist character, Ripley Powers. Choose one of the following questions and write a well-developed essay using specific examples and details:
1. Thoroughly describe and analyze Ripley Powers and his role in the book--using examples from the entire book. How does he help drive the plot? Is he a likable character? Is there anything about him that is redeemable?
2. Thoroughly describe and analyze Muncie and her role in the book--using examples from the entire book. How does she help drive the plot? Is she a likable character? What about her is not so likable?
3. Analyze the interactions between Nyle and Ripley. Is Ripley totally at fault? Could Nyle have done something differently to avoid conflict? What?
Essay Topic 2
In chapter 2, Nyle asks Gran about anger. Nyle admits to being so angry she can see "the blood inside your eyes." Gran wisely advises her to lose the anger because it is not good for a person to hang on to that kind of anger. Choose one of the following questions and write a well-developed essay using specific examples and details:
1. Do you think Gran's advice is sound? Why or why not?
2. How do you think Nyle can go about "losing" her anger?
3. Where else does Nyle's anger appear in the story? Is her anger justified? Understandable? What can she do to let go of the anger?
4. Can you use your advice about how Nyle can let go of her anger and apply it to any way your own anger is sparked? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
In chapter 21, Ezra begins to talk about his pent-up feelings to Nyle. Ezra tries to explain to Nyle how he feels about the accident and his father's death. Ezra talks more than he ever has, and Nyle, not knowing what to say, says nothing and just listens to him. Ezra confides in her and eventually he breaks down after she wraps her arms around him. Answer the following questions by writing a cohesive essay using specific examples and details to illustrate your stance.
1. Ezra's talking about his feelings of guilt and crying are a catharsis. Explain this term and how it applies to Ezra.
2. Do you think Nyle does the best thing in the situation by not offering solutions or pat answers? Why or why not?
3. What would you want a friend to do when you are trying to express some very painful emotions? Do you have any friends or family members that would interpret your need correctly? How does it feel to have someone like that in your life?
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