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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mason have nightmares about?

2. What revelation does Mason make about Tex?

3. Why did the man with the summer job decide to give the job to Tex?

4. What does Jamie tell Tex can't solve everything?

5. What does Tex tell Mason to hurt his feelings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how Johnny's relationship with his own father may change as a result of the events in this novel. Use information from the text to support your answer.

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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