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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. Who accepts full responsibility for the night of drunkenness?

2. What was the name of the novel Tex read for a book report in English which he really enjoyed reading?

3. When does Tex think their father will return?

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

5. What does the hitchhiker say he will do if Tex continues to speed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Mason is skipping the fair this year?

2. How would you describe the relationship between Tex and Cole?

3. How does Pop react to the situation that Tex has gotten himself in?

4. How does Tex apologize to Johnny?

5. What does Tex finally realize about Mason leaving?

6. Why does Mason believe Cole dislikes he and Tex?

7. How can you tell Tex's English teacher and the vice principal seem concerned with Tex's welfare?

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

9. Which character seems to have stayed the same throughout the novel?

10. In what way is Mason impressive in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the relationship between Tex and Pop may change as a result of Tex having all of the facts about his history. Use information from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing in detail the relationship between Tex and Mason and how it changes throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the relationship between Cole and Tex throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your essay.

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