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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 color uniform does Hugh help Cap put on in Chapter 20?

2. Where was the principal's conference that Mr. Kasigi attended?

3. What is the address of the Donnelly house?

4. Who does Hugh think trips him in Chapter 18?

5. Who comes into the boys' bathroom at the end of Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cap's tie-dying project proceed?

2. How is the dance coming together in Chapter 16?

3. What does Zach feel when he sees Cap Anderson at his lunch table?

4. How has Hugh tried to take his friendship with Cap further than just school?

5. What change has there been in Sophie in Chapter 17 and why?

6. Why is Mr. Kasigi pleased with the way that the principal's conference proceeded?

7. What does Darryl do when he makes contact with the student wearing the rival team's uniform?

8. What does Hugh get Cap to do in Chapter 20 and what happens?

9. Why does Rain meet Cap at school in Chapter 22?

10. Why does Mrs. Donnelly tell Mr. Kasigi that the problem with the checks is his fault?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hugh has not enjoyed his school years. Why has Hugh had a miserable time at school, why do his experiences change, and how does he feel when school becomes a more pleasant place for him?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Rain believes in being positive. What has Rain taught Cap about negativity and being positive, and how do her teachings influence Cap when he is sent to Claverage?

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