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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. In Chapter 4, how long has Tom been living in the 8?

2. In Chapter 3, how old will Drew be on his birthday?

3. When Tom stops by Trina's in Chapter 17, how many bags of garbage bags do she and Jamey have?

4. What month was it when Tom fell and hurt himself?

5. What prescription does Tom learn Kerry Andrews is taking when he goes through their trash?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, where does Tom's brother, Charlie, live and have a family?

2. Why did Tom not get any money for disability or the homeowner when he was injured?

3. What does Detective Flatley tell Tom when he calls her in Chapter 15?

4. How did Tom's car get impounded, and what does he need to get it back?

5. When Tom had ice cream with Drew when Drew was still in high school, why did Tom think the accident and everything that happened was his fault?

6. How does Tom get to Larry's visitation at the funeral home?

7. Why does Tom have trash belonging to Mike and Kerry Andrews, and what does he find in the trash?

8. Why does Tom get angry with Fitz when Fitz stops by in Chapter 16?

9. How is Tom injured when Brian comes over in Chapter 14?

10. How does Tom judge Trina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Such Kindness, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Tom considers himself to be a worker. What is Tom’s attitude toward work? Did Tom work hard or was he a workaholic before his accident?

Essay Topic 3

Tom becomes addicted to painkillers. How and why does Tom become addicted to painkillers?

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