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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 does Thomaso say about Torey's class?

2. When Boo likes to spin around the classroom, whose toys is Torey afraid he'll step on?

3. Where does Lori say she feels like a winner?

4. What grade is Claudia in?

5. What mean name does Thomaso call Boo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how Boo injured himself in Chapter 9 and what happens when he is taken to the hospital.

2. Describe what Boo does when he wanders around Torey's classroom.

3. Describe the things that Thomaso does while in Torey's classroom in order to get attention as well as anger those around him.

4. What happens when Torey has a conference with Boo's mother?

5. What events follow when Lori drops and breaks her bowl of ice cream?

6. Describe what happens when Lori begins to lose focus in her classes?

7. What happens between Torey and Joc in December?

8. Describe the relationship between Torey and Joc.

9. What teaching techniques does Torey use in order to help Boo?

10. What does Torey discover about Thomaso's past when she reads his personal file?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 23, Libby visits Torey's class and informs her about the reason why Lori has been absent from school. What is the real reason why Lori is absent from school and who is to blame for her fear to return? What does Torey do when she finds out why Lori is absent? When Lori returns to school, what does Torey do? Why does she do this? Who is she afraid to tell about her plans to help Lori?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 17, Torey's class throws a birthday party for Thomaso. What were Torey's thoughts on the party? How did Thomaso feel about having a birthday party? What gift did Lori give Thomaso and what was his reaction?

Essay Topic 3

In the book, Torey explains why communicating with Claudia is difficult for her. List the reasons Torey gives for the communication problem she has with Claudia. How does Torey treat Claudia differently than her other students? Does Claudia want attention from Torey? What other reasons could there be for Torey's difficulty in communicating with Claudia that she does not list?

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