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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. Why does Junior say he is thankful for his father's Christmas gift in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?
2. What does Junior say the score is after the first set in the volleyball game that Penelope plays in, in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
3. How does Junior contact Rowdy after the end of basketball season in Chapter 26: "Rowdy and I Have a Serious Discussion about Basketball"?
4. What book title does Mary describe in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
5. The object that the billionaire white collector presents in Chapter 23: "Wake" is probably of what origin, according to Junior's mother?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Junior describe his relationship with mortality in comparison with the students at Reardan in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?
2. How does Mary describe her circumstances in her letter to Junior in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?
3. What communication takes place between Junior and Rowdy in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
4. Describe the drawing that comprises Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card." What imagery appears in the illustration?
5. How has Junior's understanding of and connection with his sister evolved by the end of the novel?
6. What exchange takes place between Junior and Rowdy in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?
7. How would you describe Junior's outlook for the future in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?
8. What story does Arnold Spirit, Sr. tell his son in encouraging him to try out for the basketball team in Chapter 20: "Reindeer Games"?
9. How does Gordy respond when Junior asks for advice about love in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
10. How does Junior feel after the winning game in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the differences that Junior faces between the settings of Wellpinit High School and Reardan High School in the novel. How do the sizes of each school compare? What differences does Junior describe in the curriculum at his new school? How does Junior define the “rules” of Wellpinit, and how do these “rules” apply at Reardan?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character of Rowdy in the novel. How does Junior describe his best friend? What are Rowdy’s best attributes? How does Rowdy differ from Junior? How does Rowdy’s friendship with Junior change in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how the author uses symbolism, metaphor, and character to further illustrate the themes of identity and poverty in Chapter 11: “Halloween.” Consider Junior’s and Penelope’s Halloween costumes. What does each costume represent symbolically to the wearer? How is this relative to the theme of identity? How does Junior “identify” with poverty versus how Penelope identifies with this concept?
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