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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. Under what type of tree did the Langs bury Arthur?

2. Who is the artist in the book of paintings of bottles that Mr. Griffin lends Duncan?

3. What does Karel say the man was wearing who attacked him?

4. For what play was Zoe stage manager last spring?

5. Where does Duncan see a sign for a free dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tomas meet Matthew at a pub?

2. How does Duncan get a dog?

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

4. What does Duncan tell the detective about the man who nearly stopped when he went to get help for the boy?

5. What advice does Mr. Griffin give Duncan about his drawing?

6. Why did Zoe break up with Anthony?

7. How does Duncan see each person in his family heading in different directions?

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

9. In Chapter 5, what does Matthew find when he goes back to the field where they found Karel?

10. What does Matthew remember about a girl in primary six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zoe wants to make a pact to be truthful for a week. Why does Zoe suggest making a pact to tell no lies for a week? How difficult is it to be honest? What do Zoe and her siblings learn about lying and honesty through the pact?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The Boy in the Field is a coming-of-age story. How do Matthew, Zoe, and Duncan mature and grow in the novel? Is/Are there an incident or incidents that contribute greatly to their maturity and growth?

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