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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. What kinds of questions does Tex ask Mason about on the drive back home from the hospital?

2. How does Tex do when he attempts the same thing as Johnny?

3. What is the likely reason for the heat being turned off in the house?

4. What did Tex's mother die from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What epiphany does Tex come to after the incident at the outdoor store?

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

4. How can you tell by reading this that Tex cares for Jamie?

5. Why doesn't Tex pay much attention to Lem or what he is doing?

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

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

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

9. What happened to Tex's mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the many good choices that Tex makes throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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