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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. Describe Solomon's education.

2. What is Wade's occupation?

3. Who does Cassie encourage Clarence to write to?

4. Which character seeks redemption by helping Moe?

5. Which character is most respected by all the boys in the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan is set in place for Moe?

2. Describe Cassie's education.

3. Which character has the most impossible-fated future?

4. What do you think will happen in Chapter 9 of the story as a result of the events of Chapter 8?

5. Describe the evolution of the relationship between Moe and Cassie.

6. Why does Moe choose to take the train rather than have his friends drive him the whole way?

7. Describe Wade.

8. How would Moe be punished for attacking the Aames brothers?

9. What is Jeremy's redemption?

10. What does Solomon teach Cassie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the choices available to Cassie in contrast to the choices available to Sissy. What advantages does Cassie have over Sissy? Why is Sissy manipulative to the point that Cassie has to confront her about it?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of Jeremy's friendship with Stacey?What does Jeremy put at stake to be friends with the Logans? Is Jeremy's friendship significant to the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 3

How is foreshadowing used in the story? What does foreshadowing tell the reader? What are the symbols of foreshadowing in the story?

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