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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do John and Dudley go?

2. What drug does Skeeter take at the house?

3. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

4. What is the name of John's poem?

5. What were John's career goals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jeff. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the irony in the personalities and characteristics of John and Dudley. Compare and contrast the two men. Why are they unlikely friends? What is the attraction that keeps the friendship alive?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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