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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. How does Will feel about where Mi Su goes on vacation?

2. What did Will forget on Valentine's Day?

3. What does Will want to be when he grows up?

4. Jim is interested in _________.

5. Will thinks the flickers of light after the party are __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will think about when he is alone on Dead Man's Hill?

2. What is strange about BT's recitation in class?

3. What is the first prank pulled on Will's trophy?

4. What does Will say he has in common with Mi Su at the party?

5. What goes through Will's mind when he is helping Mi Su with something?

6. How does Will see BT's relationship with his father?

7. What sound haunts Will in his dreams?

8. Why can't Will easily explain away the strange thing he sees in the clock?

9. What does Mi su say she has never seen Will do?

10. Why does Will feel that way he does when Mi Su goes away for vacation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Laughter and happiness are common themes found in this book. Where do these come into play, and how do they affect the characters involved in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

What is Solipsism, and how does this concept shape this plot and affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

What happens at the chess tournament, and what message do you think the author is trying to send through this?

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