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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. What weather starts in Chapter 1?

2. What type of dog do the Redmonds have?

3. What does Charlie have for breakfast in Chapter 6?

4. What does Charlie like to do at night?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Mrs. Richmond give Charlie for his brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Charlie goes to get wood on Saturday morning in Chapter 7?

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

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

4. What is said about Charlie being the man of the house in Chapter 10?

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

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

7. In Chapter 3, how does Charlie get wood to take home to burn?

8. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

9. What does Charlie do during his first week of working for Squizzy?

10. Where do Charlie and Nostrils go in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charlie starts working for Squizzy Taylor to earn money for his family. How does Charlie begin to understand the power involved in working for Taylor? How does that understanding change Charlie’s motivation for working for the man? How does the desire for power begin to influence Charlie and his actions?

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not realistic fiction?

Essay Topic 3

The Redmonds are next-door neighbors to Charlie and his family. What type of relationship do Mr. Redmond and Charlie have? How does the relationship benefit both of them?

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