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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. Why does X-Ray want more money from Armpit?

2. What does Ginny's mother say to Armpit's mother?

3. What do Kaira and her band spontaneously decide to do?

4. About what are the two arguing?

5. Armpit notices that __________ is missing.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kaira say about Armpit and Ginny's experience with the forged tickets?

2. Who is Theodore Johnson; what is his nickname; and, how did he acquire it?

3. What does Ginny's mother allow Armpit to do and what comment does she make that surprises Armpit's mother?

4. Describe the time leading up to Armpit and Ginny finally getting in their seats.

5. What does Armpit convince X-Ray to do despite what?

6. What happens to Armpit on his way home, and why does the incident not bother him?

7. What makes Tatiana decide not to go with Armpit and who does he invite?

8. Who is Karia DeLeon?

9. Who is Ginny and what do she and Armpit talk about when he gets home?

10. How does Armpit finally understand his economics concepts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an important part of what makes Small Steps interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Armpit. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Kaira. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of El Genius. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Armpit and X-Ray. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Ginny and Kaira. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Small Steps help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the story line. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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