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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 4, how many stories about unidentified bodies has Richard read since Malley has been gone?

2. What color ribbons are used to mark turtle nests?

3. How much do Richard and Skink pay for a canoe in Chapter 10?

4. What is Trent's favorite soft drink?

5. What sport do Beth and Malley both play?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Malley, who is Talbo Chock?

2. What happened during Marine Corporal Talbo Chock's funeral service?

3. What does Richard's mother do for a living?

4. What does Richard pack to take on his trip with Skink in Chapter 6?

5. How does Skink hurt his right foot in Chapter 8?

6. What does Richard carry for protection on the beach and why?

7. How do Skink and Richard get a boat in Chapter 10?

8. Why does Skink go diving in the river in Chapter 10?

9. Why doesRichard not text Malley when he is waiting for her at the beach at the beginning of Chapter 1?

10. What does Skink do when the driver of a blue SUV tosses a beer can out his window in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters discover that their actions have consequences. What actions - especially for Richard and Malley - catch up to the characters? What consequences do they face because of their actions?

Essay Topic 2

Skink tells Richard he needs to pay for the skateboard he stole. What does Skink say about guilt when he tells Richard to pay for the skateboard? How has guilt been eating at Richard? How does making things right affect Richard?

Essay Topic 3

Richard believes that Tommy is evil. What types of things does Tommy do in the novel that might be described as evil? What becomes known about his past activities? Why would Tommy have been considered evil by Richard or anyone else in the novel?

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