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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 did the GODs win for most original float in the homecoming parade?

2. What club does Doug's band play in?

3. How did the Gods receive their money for most original float?

4. Sophomore year Steve and Doug founded a new club named what?

5. In college, what instrument does Doug play in a rock band?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens the night after the completion of the homecoming float between Rhonda and Steve and what are the consequences?

2. What are some examples of how Steve garnered his father's disapproval?

3. Why does Steve goes to visit his mother at her workplace his senior year?

4. Describe the float that the GOD club is entering in the homecoming parade.

5. What are the doubts that Steve begins having about going with Dub to the dance?

6. After transferring, Steve is in jeopardy of failing senior year. What is the plan devised by Mr.DeMouy to get Steve to graduate? Why did he devise this plan?

7. Describe the scene where Steve first sees Mr. Demouy as a man rather than just a teacher.

8. After having written some of his essay for Mr DeMouy his senior year, Steve becomes very melancholy and does what in San Diego, Senior Year?

9. What differences are obvious between the two Merit Finalists at Wakefield High?

10. Describe the scene in San Diego, senior year when Steve is in Mr. Demouy's office and what Mr. Demouy has to say.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given what is seen in the book, did Steve and his father truly connect and forgive each other? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Divorced families are becoming more common. In what ways is Steve's family typical for a divorced family? In what ways are they atypical?

Essay Topic 3

Steve realizes he doesn't want to be one of the stoners any longer while at the wake for Kurt Cobain.

What is significant about this realization? What does it mean for the main character? How would the story have been different without this realization?

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