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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. At the end of Chapter 9, who does Max call?

2. What is Erin's favorite song?

3. What is the name of Max's middle school?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Max think the boiler room needs?

5. Who does Erin say she was about to call in Chapter 10 when she got Max's text?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Max describe the mess he gets into?

2. Why does Max turn around in the vent and what happens when he does in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 8, how does Max get away from Ralph?

4. How does Max remember nearly dying when he helped his brother Oliver with a project?

5. What possibilities does Max consider for a job in Chapter 4?

6. Who are the burglars in Chapter 5, and what do they look like?

7. What happens in Chapter 7 when Ralph tries to get into the vent?

8. Where does Max end up trapped in Chapter 1?

9. What happens when Moose and Tucker try to get Ralph out of the vent?

10. What potential does Max see in the boiler room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

A character foil helps reveal other characters motivations and actions. How does Erin help readers identify and understand Max’s personality and motivations? How does Erin serve as a character foil for Max?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next? How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense? Are there times when cliffhangers do not create suspense?

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