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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 was the first person Steve called when he got home?

2. After Christmas where did Dub pick Steve up?

3. What does Steve believe the astronaut did to his mother while they were still married?

4. Who went on stage at the talent show before GOD?

5. Since becoming an item, who has Steve been avoiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. As he waited in line to walk across the stage to get his diploma what thoughts go through Steve's mind?

2. What did GOD club do for the talent show and what was the outcome?

3. After the breakup with Dub, what happened to Steve?

4. What do Steve and Allison share with each other while on the trip to the Pearl Jam concert?

5. Describe what college Steve wants to get accepted to the most and why?

6. Who does Dub's older sister think the faculty member in charge of GOD should be and why?

7. As a show of pride for his father, what does Steve do first when he arrives in Yakima?

8. What has Allison and Steve's relationship evolved into at the end of the story?

9. Describe the first assignment in Mr. Waters' Creative Writing class.

10. What does Steve's mother agree to and what stipulations does she put on it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mr. DeMouy's character. Why does Mr. DeMouy take such an interest in Steve? How does Steve feel about him in return?

Essay Topic 2

Jealousy is found many times throughout the story.

Part 1) Explain how jealousy affects people.

Part 2) Why is jealousy such an overwhelming emotion?

Part 3) What would have been your reaction to finding your boyfriend/girlfriend sleeping with your high school teacher?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship that Steve has with his father.

Part 1) Describe the relationship between Steve and his father at the beginning of the story. Compare that to the relationship of Steve and his mother.

Part 2) In what way does the relationship between Steve and his father change over the course of the book? What is the reason for the majority of the change?

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