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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. When did Daniel get a scar when he was skateboarding with Roland?

2. Where does Daniel meet Michael in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 1, in what neighborhood is Vivian cleaning apartments?

4. Where is Carlough located?

5. How old was Roland when his father died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Leon doing when Michael and Daniel reunite at a Starbucks?

2. How is Daniel reunited with Vivian, and what does she give him?

3. What is the apartment like where Polly and Yong live?

4. Where do Kay and Peter Wilkinson live and what do they do for a living?

5. How did Polly and Yong meet and marry?

6. What has Michael been doing since he and Daniel last saw one another?

7. What was it like for Polly working at the nail salon?

8. How did Polly get pregnant?

9. After ten years, how have things changed?

10. Why does Vivian Deming to social services?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel and the Wilkinson have had challenges with his adoption. What challenges do they have and are they able to overcome those challenges?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Leavers to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 3

Deming/Daniel is not content with who he is and his place in life. He always wishes to be someone he is not. How and why does Deming/Daniel struggle with an inferiority complex?

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