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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 Ellerby and Moby return to Dale's shop, what trait of Sarah Byrnes does Dale admire?
2. What run-ins with the law does Virgil Byrnes have on his record?
3. When Moby opens his eyes in the hospital and is terribly groggy from the pain medication, a shadowy figure is in his doorway. Who is the shadowy figure?
4. As Brittain begins to lose it in the CAT class on the last day of their abortion discussion, what does Brittain call Ellerby?
5. After being attacked by Virgil Byrnes, where does Moby go for help?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. According to Jody, why did she have the abortion alone?
3. After Sarah Byrnes bolts from the psych ward, why does Moby return to the psych ward to speak with Laurel?
4. Why does Sarah Byrnes come back to school even though she knows her father will be looking for her?
5. After hearing what the man waiting for Moby and Ellerby tells them when the two boys are called to the office during their study hall, how does Ellerby respond to the man's words?
6. What does the surprise visitor to Moby's hospital room ask Moby to do?
7. How does Ms. Lemry respond when Mark Brittain insists that everything is about Christianity?
8. According to what Jody tells the class, why did Mark insist that Jody abort their child?
9. When Moby and Ellerby are called to the office during their study hall, what does the man waiting for the two boys tell them?
10. How is Moby able to gain access to Sarah Byrnes' room while she is at a group therapy session without arousing suspicion from the nurses?
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
Examine Dale's character and how he evolves (or not) and what he symbolizes in the story. Use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the course of the novel, religious overtones abound. In fact, these religious differences become a main motivator in moving the plot forward. Identify at least three different religious views that impacted the plot and the lives of the characters involved in the story. For each instance, describe the characters involved, the religious belief, and how the belief impacted the story's plot. How might the story have been different if these beliefs had not been a part of the plot? Explain your reasoning.
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