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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. What brand toothpaste do John and Mary have in Chapter 3?

2. In Chapter 3 how often does John usually drink all of his juice without being told?

3. What type of juice does Mrs. Midas serve in Chapter 3 for breakfast?

4. In Chapter 2, how often does John go to Susan's?

5. What does Miss Plimsole tell John to do after he talks to her about the test?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Susan's reaction when John tries to apologize in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 4, why does Susan want to see John?

3. What does Mrs. Midas offer to do if John eats a good lunch at school in Chapter 3?

4. What does Miss Plimsole do when she walks into John's classroom in Chapter 5?

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

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

7. In Chapter 1, why do John's parents take John to the doctor?

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

9. In Chapter 4, what does John discover when he is thinking?

10. At the end of Chapter 1, what does Mr. Midas tell John about eating?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

John is very immature at the beginning of the novel. How do John’s experiences with the chocolate touch help him mature and come of age in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What is revealed about John and the type of person that he is at the beginning of the novel?

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