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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. When Moby is eavesdropping as Mark tries to drop CAT, what does Moby liken Mark's memory to?

2. How many total swimmers (boys and girls) are on the school's swim team?

3. What is the name of Moby's mother's new boyfriend?

4. When the story opens, how old is the narrator?

5. According to the narrator, what does he share with his hospitalized friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the story opens, how does the narrator describe his mother?

2. Name Mark Brittain's three brothers and one sister.

3. What is the main reason that Moby does not let people get close to him?

4. According to Moby, why were he and Sarah Byrnes able to produce such a high-quality publication in junior high school when they published "Crispy Pork Rinds"?

5. Why does Ms. Lemry say she'll sign Mark's drop card, but refuse to sign Jody's drop card?

6. What is nearly impossible for Moby to admit to other people?

7. What does the tattoo on Dale Thornton's forearm say?

8. How do the counselors on the psych unit know that Sarah Byrnes can hear them?

9. What is the deal regarding musical equipment that Moby and his mother have?

10. Why does Ellerby sometimes threaten to give his Rottweiler to Moby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Mautz seems to be a man who is supremely confident in his ability to come out on top - and in his powerful position at the school. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Matuz helped by his utter confidence? How is Mautz hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, there are several situations where Moby's life is in danger.

a. Identify at least three instances where Moby's life is in danger. Describe the situation and how Moby escapes.

b. Compare and contrast the dangerous situations in which others are attempting to harm Moby. What is the motivation in each of these situations to harm Moby?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ellerby's father with Mark Brittain's father.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?

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