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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 part is Kevin playing in the play?

2. Why does Georgie say he never learned to read?

3. Who is the only person Georgie tells about his scars?

4. Who suggests that Georgie work with Eddie?

5. Who plays the Mad Hatter in the final production?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mrs. Harper want Georgie to do at the funeral?

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

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

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

7. Why does Kevin quit the play?

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

9. Why does Robin like Georgie so much?

10. How does Robin die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot and why?

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