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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 type of car does Lonnie find for Ralph?

2. Why is Ralph extra concerned about making money?

3. What does Ralph give to the train conductor?

4. What does Ralph think the person in #73 is trying to do?

5. Who arrives at the movie set that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal does Lonnie make for the car and what is Mr. Larsen's opinion of the deal?

2. What is Ralph's opinion of the movie set and who is surprisingly working there?

3. Explain the experience the boys have while trying to get the car up the hills?

4. What advice does the train conductor give Ralph about jumping trains?

5. Who is Lonnie, and where do he and Ralph head to look for jobs?

6. What are Ralph's two main concerns when he is unable to secure a job after a week?

7. What is the important thing that Ted shows Ralph as he gives him a tour of the movie set?

8. Why does Ralph's mother send him to a doctor and what is the diagnosis?

9. What does Lonnie do while driving and learning that Ralph is willing to let Lonnie be part owner of the vehicle?

10. What advice does Mr. Larsen eventually give Lonnie regarding the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Integrity seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of integrity? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Ralph's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Ralph's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Ralph's mother?

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