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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 do the boys plan with the gift from the Judge?

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

3. What does Georgie do at Robin's grave?

4. Who finds Georgie at Robin's grave?

5. What makes Georgie jealous of Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Robin like having Paul around?

2. What does Mrs. Harper say to Georgie at the end of the book?

3. What does Georgie do at Robin's funeral?

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

5. What does Georgie say to Mrs. Harper at the end of the book?

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

7. Why is Robin alone when he dies?

8. Why is Georgie jealous of Paul?

9. What does Georgie show Timothy that he won't show anyone else?

10. Why is Georgie so fond of Robin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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