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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows up and meets Smokey at Benny's?

2. What does Motorcycle Boy take to the river?

3. What happens when Steve tells Rusty-James that Motorcycle Boy is nuts?

4. What happens to Rusty-James after he tells the doctor he is not going to the hospital?

5. While at Benny's, who does Rusty-James believe still loves him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve is Rusty-James' best friend and confidante, but he is also Rusty-James' foil. Explain how Steve is the opposite of, or the foil to, Rusty-James' character.

Essay Topic 2

Underage drinking, gambling, and smoking are a part of Rusty-James' everyday life. Analyze how these events alter Rusty-James' life and impact his interaction with those around him. How do these indulgences derail his life? Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

What is the symbolism of Motorcycle Boy's color blindness? Explain how the author uses this handicap to reveal aspects of his character. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence for your opinion.

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