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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 28, how many beer cans does Tom find in Drew's room?

2. How long does Tom think it has been in Chapter 20 since he has seen his mother?

3. What type of vehicle does Drew drive in Chapter 28?

4. What is the name of Mr. Bongiovanni's nurse?

5. In Chapter 18, how long has it been since Tom and Drew have emailed one another?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tom connect with Mrs. Bongiovanni?

2. How does Tom get a ride to the hospital in Chapter 26?

3. Why does Jamey say that he knows how to work?

4. Why are Doug and Minh living in 8?

5. What is Trina's bathroom like?

6. What work does Tom remember doing on Primrose Lane?

7. What story does Tom tell the police after he and Jamey are arrested?

8. What does Trina tell Tom about her mother and living with her nana?

9. Why does Tom remember that he drove Trina places that she wanted to go?

10. What does Tom remember about Drew's birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A character arc is the inner journey of a character in a book. What is Tom’s character arc, and what situations influence his growth and transformation?

Essay Topic 2

Tom built a beautiful house for his family. What does the house symbolize to Tom?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Bongiovanni believes that you have to play the hand God gives you. What does it mean to play the hand God gives you? What is Mrs. Bongiovanni’s approach to life? Why does she believe you have to play the hand God gives you?

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