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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 Eddie yell at Georgie?

2. What does Georgie promise to do to be allowed to hear the boys' stories?

3. How do the boys at school feel about Robin's death?

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

5. Why does Mr. Collier start writing a story?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Robin die?

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

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

8. Why does Richie quit the play?

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

10. Why does Mr. Collier know how to teach Georgie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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

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?

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