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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. In Chapter 19, what does Max do to Ralph when he tries to grab him?

2. Where are the burglars in Chapter 13 when Erin doused them?

3. In Chapter 14, how does Max secure Moose after Moose is slimed?

4. In Chapter 20, what explodes on Ralph?

5. In Chapter 16, where did Max put the cookies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Erin stop communicating with Max in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 13, what update does Erin give at the beginning of the chapter, and what do she and Max decide to do?

3. What happens when Tucker reaches for the cookies in Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 14, why does Max decide that he will not put the cell phone on mute again?

5. In Chapter 18, how does Max get his father's comic book?

6. What are Ralph and Tucker doing when Max sneaks to the gym in Chapter 15?

7. In Chapter 11, after Max leaves the boiler room and exits through his locker, where are the burglars?

8. In Chapter 17, what idea does Erin have for dealing with Ralph?

9. What does Max decide to do when he looks around the school kitchen for something that will stop the burglars in Chapter 12?

10. In Chapter 18, what happens to Ralph when he follows Max?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Suspense in literature is when an author leaves readers wondering what will happen next in the story. How does the author use suspense in the book? When the author uses suspense, do you as a reader want to keep reading, or are you discouraged and want to stop reading?

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

Max’s problems started when Thug stuffed him in his locker. What emotions does Max feel when he thinks about Thug? Why does he want revenge?

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