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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. As Brittain begins to lose it in the CAT class on the last day of their abortion discussion, what does Brittain call Ellerby?

2. What is Mr. Mautz in charge of at the school?

3. After the discussion in the locker room in Chapter 10, Moby returns to his locker. Who does he find waiting for him at his locker?

4. How many days of sick leave is Ms. Lemry going to take to help Sarah Byrnes locate her mother?

5. When Mr. Mautz begins arguing with Reverend Ellerby about what the Reverend advocates from his pulpit, which topic does Mr. Mautz NOT mention?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Moby retreats to his bedroom to do some thinking about Sarah Byrnes and Jody Mueller, why does Moby admit that he's scared to death to start anything up with Jody?

2. As Brittain begins to lose it in the CAT class on the last day of their abortion discussion, what does Brittain tell Sarah Byrnes?

3. When Moby and Ellerby are called to the office during their study hall, what does the man waiting for the two boys tell them?

4. As the CAT class heads into the last day of their abortion discussion, what piece of advice does Ms. Lemry give to Ellerby?

5. After Sarah Byrnes bolts from the psych ward, why does Moby return to the psych ward to speak with Laurel?

6. According to what Jody tells the class, why did Mark insist that Jody abort their child?

7. What is the biggest danger if Sarah Byrnes testifies unsuccessfully against her father?

8. While Moby recovers in his hospital room, he feels pretty cocky when his mom and the police are around. How does Moby admit he feels when he is alone?

9. Why does Moby not tell the police about Virgil's threats?

10. According to Jody, why did she have the abortion alone?

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

Dale Thornton and Sarah Byrnes can be seen as kindred spirits - owing to the similarities in their early childhood experiences. Although they are not quite the same, they share a number of similarities. Identify and describe these similarities. Then, based on your discussion of their similarities, identify the ways in which these two characters' similarities facilitate the plot's development and move the story forward.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Moby is involved with two very different girls. Compare and contrast the relationship Moby has with Sarah Byrnes and the relationship Moby has with Jody Mueller. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these relationships influence not only Moby, but also the other people that are in his life?

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