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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supervises the narrator while he takes his A-level exams?

2. Where does the narrator say Mrs. Shear's coffeemaker is from?

3. What does the narrator eat for breakfast at his Mother's house?

4. Why does the narrator say that half an eye is very useful?

5. How does the narrator view his father after he reveals that he killed the dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death is a theme in the book with Christopher believing that his mother is dead and discovering a dead Wellington on the lawn. However, it is through Wellington's death that Christopher discovers his mother is alive. Why do you think Christopher's father told Christopher that his mother was dead? Why would he create the story about Mother dying at the hospital? Did Father's action symbolize his burying of his relationship with mother? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Why is the narrator so concerned with taking the A-level test? What will taking the A-level test prove? Is it necessary for the narrator to take the A-level exam? Why or why not? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How is Christopher a nontraditional hero? What actions does he take to showcase his heroic side? What are Christopher's strengths as a hero? What are Christopher's weaknesses as a hero? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.

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