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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. According to Lorna in Chapter 5, why has she not told Brink the identity of his biological father?

2. According to Micah’s family in Chapter 4, which family member does Micah take after?

3. What does Micah discover while helping Rosalie in Chapter 6?

4. When Micah attempts to resume his routine at the end of Chapter 5, how does he feel?

5. According to Ada in Chapter 6, who also just dreamed about babies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Rosalie and what does she need from Micah?

2. What action does Micah take at the end of Chapter 4?

3. What does Micah think about women at the start of Chapter 5? What do these thoughts reveal about his character?

4. Who are Joey and Lily, as discussed in Chapter 4? What is notable about their relationship, and how does it contrast with that of Micah and Cass?

5. Why does Micah call Cass in Chapter 6?

6. Who is Henry Bell, and why has he come to Micah’s building in Chapter 6?

7. Why is Micah conflicted at the start of Chapter 4? Explain two reasons.

8. What does Lorna tell Micah about what happened with Brink in Chapter 5?

9. How does Micah please Yolanda at the start of Chapter 6?

10. How has Micah’s routine become further disrupted in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the future has in store for Micah and the others after the close of the novel? In addition to Micah, select two other characters and predict their futures based on their thoughts and actions over the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Micah and Brink. How are they similar, and how are they different? Support your answers with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The characters in Redhead by the Side of the Road all highlight the idea the past is never truly past. Choose three characters and explain how each illustrates this idea, using textual evidence to support your claims.

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