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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 13, on what street is the place where Charlie is supposed to get money in Fitzroy?

2. In Chapter 16, to what street do Charlie and Nostrils make a delivery?

3. What does Charlie take from the first person he gets money from in Chapter 12?

4. In Chapter 14, what song does Charlie play for his mother?

5. In Chapter 21, how much does Charlie win for winning the race?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, how does Alice get herself in to see Nostrils when she goes to the hospital with Charlie?

2. In Chapter 14, what does Charlie remember his parents doing?

3. What are Charlie's thoughts as he lays in bed the night before the race?

4. What happens in Chapter 19 in the weeks leading up to race day?

5. What do Bert Robinson and Mr. Redmond bet on in Chapter 15?

6. In Chapter 21, what does Mrs. Pickwick see when she reads Charlie's palm?

7. In Chapter 12, why is Charlie worried about Jack?

8. In Chapter 14, why does Mrs. Redmond always hide her smile?

9. What does Mrs. Pickwick serve for supper in Chapter 21, and why?

10. Why is Squizzy mad at Charlie in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood Runner, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Charlie has a difficult life and lives in a poverty-stricken area. Would Charlie be justified in being pessimistic about life and the future? Why and how does Charlie have hope in spite of his circumstances?

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