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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words best describes the relationship between Tex and Mason based only on this chapter?
(a) Loving
(b) Antagonistic
(c) Troublesome
(d) Hateful

2. What could it be said that Tex helps Johnny recover by making the jump?
(a) Success
(b) Dignity
(c) Health
(d) Reputation

3. Which word best describes Mason's medical condition?
(a) He has no medical condition
(b) Not very serious
(c) Life threatening
(d) Very serious

4. Which word best describes Mason's feelings as he describes them to Bob?
(a) Relieved
(b) Frustrated
(c) Welcomed
(d) Overwhelmed

5. Which of the following terms best describes how Tex feels as he goes to pick up Mason from the hospital?
(a) Relieved
(b) Surprised
(c) Embarrassed
(d) Anxious

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words best describes how Tex feels once he finds out how where Mason is really going?

2. How does the vice principal generally respond when Tex is sent there?

3. How do Johnny and Tex feel after they have both made their attempts?

4. Where do Tex and Mason decide to go before they leave the city and head home?

5. Which word best describes how Tex feels when he first wakes up in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mason frustrated with his life?

2. Why did Lem leave school and town?

3. How does Tex feel after he overhears what Jamie says to her friends?

4. Why do you think Tex gets in trouble in school quite often?

5. What does Mason accuse Tex of regularly?

6. Why does Johnny lose the right to ride his motorbike at the beginning of chapter four?

7. What is an example of how Tex is different than his mother?

8. Why do you think the conversation in chapter twelve between Tex and Mason is somewhat strained?

9. What was one event in this chapter which could be considered good thinking on Tex's part?

10. What happened to Tex's mother?

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