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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. Where is Tex told to drive?

2. Which word best describes Mason's mood on the drive back home?

3. What does Tex overhear Jamie saying?

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

5. How does Tex feel when the people at the outdoor sporting goods store tell him he can go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event helps Tex to better understand how much Mason cares for him?

2. Why is Tex upset with Mason at the end of this chapter?

3. What probably saved Tex's life?

4. What problem does Jamie have with Lem's life?

5. Why does Tex want to ensure Mason goes to college?

6. How does Lem come to the revelation that Mason wants respect more than money?

7. How does Mason hope to escape his home?

8. What does Mason accuse Tex of regularly?

9. What characteristics does the fact that Tex makes the bike jump show about him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel has several examples of irony in it. Write an essay about these examples, being sure to include at least three examples of irony. Explain why they are ironic and how the author develops this sense throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay expounding upon the idea that Cole took the entire family on a vacation to Disneyland in order to bury the hatchet with Blackie. Explain why he might want to do this.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how the relationship between Mason and Tex might improve once Mason has gone off to college.

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