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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. Where does Karel Lustig work?

2. How many points does a compass have?

3. What type of plants does Betsy have in her study?

4. In Chapter 12, who does Matthew partner with for fencing?

5. Where does Zoe go to avoid a man who is following her in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what happens when Zoe goes to Oxford?

2. How does Duncan get a dog?

3. How does Mrs. Humphreys quiz Duncan and then what does she tell him?

4. What do the Langs learn about Karel's father, Frank, when he comes to visit?

5. Who does Zoe follow in Chapter 15?

6. Why did Zoe break up with Anthony?

7. What does Zoe remember about writing a poem aout her grandfather in Chapter 4?

8. What is the building like where Hal Lang works and what does he do?

9. What happens when Duncan goes to get help in Chapter 1?

10. What does Karel remember about the man who picked him up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is breaking trust and hurting someone. Who does Matthew think betrays him in Chapter 25? Do both Rachel and Benjamin betray Matthew? How is Matthew betrayed?

Essay Topic 2

Rufus is working on a doctorate in philosophy. What conversation do Zoe and Rufus have in Chapter 22 about philosophy? What does their conversation reveal about philosophical problems and whether they can be solved?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of The Boy in the Field, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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