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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. Who tells Georgie that he will be able to stay at the school?

2. What makes Eddie like Georgie?

3. Why does Georgie not tell any stories when the boys are telling stories?

4. What does Robin remember Paul doing?

5. What has improved in Georgie since he came to the school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Robin like having Paul around?

5. What does Mrs. Harper do when she sees what Georgie is doing after Robin's service?

6. Why does Kevin quit the play?

7. What makes Georgie punch one of the other boys at the school?

8. Why is Georgie jealous of Paul?

9. Why is Robin alone when he dies?

10. Why does Richie quit the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Mr. Collier teach Georgie to read, and what affect did this new skill have on Georgie's life?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal was a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of abuse did Georgie receive in his life, and how did he respond to this?

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