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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mason and Tex do to relax?

2. What does one of the fans of the other team do to make Tex jump him?

3. How does Tex answer the questions the police ask him?

4. What does Lem ask of Tex?

5. What does Pop announce he is finished with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this novel, Tex often gets into trouble in school, yet the teachers and vice principal seem to support him. Write an essay explaining why this is the case. Use supporting details from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how bullying occurred throughout this novel. Use specific examples from the novel to provide examples to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Considering that Mason reveals that Pop is not Tex's father, write an essay reflecting back throughout the events in the novel regarding Tex and Mason's behavior. Be sure to include specific examples from the novel to support your essay.

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