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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lucas tells Roy about his summer, in Chapter 15, what does he leave out?
(a) Trying out for the track team.
(b) Libby Weller.
(c) Arguing with his parents.
(d) Zoe Dinsmore.

2. In Chapter 13, who is the first person who comes to visit Roy?
(a) Zoe.
(b) Libby.
(c) Connor.
(d) Darren.

3. Where does Lucas go to get rid of the backpack in Chapter 16?
(a) The River.
(b) Zoe's cabin.
(c) The Park.
(d) His own house.

4. What street do Lucas and Connor live on?
(a) Vine Street.
(b) Deerskill Lane.
(c) Porter Avenue.
(d) Maryland Circle.

5. How old was Zoe when she died?
(a) 93.
(b) 72.
(c) 80.
(d) 89.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Roy searching for when Lucas returns from his run in Chapter 14?

2. What does Connor say when Lucas makes his discovery in Connor's room in Chapter 16?

3. Who leads the NA meetings?

4. The morning after Lucas's second date with Libby, what is his mother angry about?

5. How many letters does Zoe write to Lucas while Lucas is in jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lucas's mother react when he tells her he is taking Roy to an NA meeting, and what does her reaction reveal about her?

2. Why does Connor insist Lucas saved him?

3. When Lucas drops the gun into the river, he tells the river, "You owe me one." What does he mean?

4. Describe Lucas's relationship with Harris.

5. What does Zoe say at the meeting?

6. Why is Lucas's mother so angry with him the day after the date?

7. Why is Lucas not there when Darren talks to Roy?

8. What was wrong with Lucas's letters to Roy?

9. What big idea does Lucas have when he cannot sleep?

10. What did Lucas know and not know about Zoe?

(see the answer keys)

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