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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. How does Tex get out of the situation at the sporting goods store?

2. Where does Tex sneak to where he is almost caught by Cole?

3. When does Tex think their father will return?

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

5. Which word best describes Mason's medical condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tex think he was allowed to leave the outdoor store?

2. What kind of summer job did the Miss Johnson find for Tex?

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

4. What role would you say Mason has had to fulfill for Tex?

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

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

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

8. Why does Mason take Tex to visit Negrito?

9. How did Tex start the riot?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tex often embarrasses himself, particularly around girls. Write an essay describing some of the incidents and make an evaluation as to your rationale as to why Tex is so immature and uneducated when it comes to flirting with girls. Remember to use supporting details from the text.

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 many poor choices that Tex makes throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your essay.

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