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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 ask Torey whenever he acts out?

2. What does Edna redevelop?

3. What classroom pet is Boo interested in?

4. When Boo mentions "plug places", what does Torey feel about Boo's situation?

5. What happens to Lori when she drops a bowl?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Torey and Joc.

2. Explain what Claudia believes her future will be when she has her baby.

3. Describe Claudia while in Torey's class.

4. Who is Claudia and why is she put in Torey's class?

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

6. What do Claudia and Torey discuss in Chapter 13?

7. What happens when Boo arrives at Torey's classroom?

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

9. What happens between Torey and Joc in December?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Claudia is the fourth student assigned to Torey's class. Why is Claudia sent to Torey's class? How old is she and what grade is she in? What does Birk inform Torey is the goal for Claudia each day?

Essay Topic 3

When Torey meets Boo's mother for a meeting, Torey finds out many things. What does Torey find out about the relationship between Boo's parents? What does Boo's mother fear will happen to Boo? Who causes Boo's mother to be fearful about Boo's future?

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