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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. Who comes to Benji's rescue in the water in Chapter 2?

2. How is Benji currently viewed by his classmates?

3. How does Benji feel about Meg during their time together at Jonni Waffle?

4. Where is Reggie's work located?

5. What time of day do Benji and his family drive out to Sag Harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Benji think the boys have taken up BB guns?

2. What does Benji panic about when he loses his footing while out in the ocean in Chapter 2?

3. What is Nick's living situation?

4. What does Benji's dad tell him about being left alone at Sag Harbor?

5. What is the situation with Randy's father?

6. What was Randy supposed to have done with his gun during the BB fight?

7. Why do Benji and Reggie go to different high schools?

8. How does NP help Benji get a job at Jonni Waffle?

9. Why does Benji pick the time he does for the BB gun fight?

10. What happens when Benji's parents get home after the BB gun fight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least 4 ways "Sag Harbor" would be different if the protagonist were female.

Essay Topic 2

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Benji is a good role model for young readers.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least 3 different literary techniques Whitehead uses to create humor in "Sag Harbor."

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