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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. In Chapter 4, why does Spider say that John has to give him his glove?

2. How many students are in Miss Plimsole's class in Chapter 5?

3. Why does John not get a chance to eat something and win back Susan in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 5, how many water fountains does John try before giving up and going back to class?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Miss Plimsole tell John to do when he tries to tell her about the problem with his pencil?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John's doctor in Chapter 1, and what does he look like?

2. What does John ask to do before a test in Chapter 5, and why does it take him so long to return to class?

3. What does the store look like that John finds when he is walking and finds a coin?

4. In Chapter 6, why does John decided to jump rope?

5. What is John's one fault in Chapter 1?

6. Why does Spider Wilson bother John in Chapter 4, and why does he take John's glove?

7. What happens when John is taking his test in Chapter 5?

8. What does John find when he opens the box of chocolate he buys from the candy store in Chapter 2?

9. What does John tell Miss Plimsole happened to his pencil in Chapter 6?

10. What does John tell the storekeeper at the candy store in Chapter 2 when the storekeeper asks if John has any money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

John is obsessed with chocolate in the novel. What does John learn about obsessions and their effects through his ability to turn things into chocolate? Is John able to conquer his obsession? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

John gets tired of having nothing but chocolate to eat and drink, and he becomes envious of those who can enjoy other foods and beverages. How does John feel after having everything he eats and drinks become chocolate? What does he envy after a while? Why does John feel envious in Chapter 7?

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