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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 makes Georgie jealous of Paul?

2. When is the first time Georgie wants to impress Mrs. Harper?

3. What does Georgie do after the service for Robin?

4. Who starts teaching Georgie to read?

5. Who is with Georgie at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robin die?

2. Why does Richie quit the play?

3. Why is Alice in Wonderland Mrs. Harper's favorite skit in the play?

4. Why does Robin like Georgie so much?

5. Why does Georgie refuse to join the drama class?

6. What does Georgie do after hearing all the stories at the over-nighter?

7. Why does Georgie tell Mr. Collier he never learned how to read?

8. What is Georgie most excited for during the choir concert?

9. Why does Kevin quit the play?

10. How does Georgie come to be in the choir?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the title of this book?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Life and Death were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations, and why are they generally presented together?

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