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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. In Chapter 5, how much does Squizzy bet on Charlie?

2. What does the duck like to eat in Chapter 4?

3. Where does Gracie Power live?

4. What is the mascot for the Richmond football club?

5. In Chapter 8, how many rabbits does Charlie give Nostrils?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why is Gracie Power upset?

2. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

3. In Chapter 5, how does Charlie describe Mr. Peacock when he comes to visit?

4. What does Charlie feel as he walks toward school in Chapter 1?

5. Who attracts Charlie's attention in Chapter 11?

6. What does Dolly have for Charlie when he comes to work on his first day in Chapter 6?

7. Who does Charlie join in Chapter 2 waiting for Squizzy Taylor, and what do they wear?

8. What happens when Charlie is playing football with Nostrils?

9. What did Charlie start doing at night and why?

10. What happens when Charlie hits Mr. Peacock with a cricket bat in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who bullies Charlie and Nostrils? How does the bullying change Nostrils’ life?

Essay Topic 2

Charlie is struggling to be the man of the house at the beginning of the book. How does Charlie mature and come of age in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What does Charlie’s father teach him about character? Why does Charlie think he lacks character?

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