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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 Jerome's brothers think of his cooking at home?

2. What does Jerome realize as a result of Bix challenging him?

3. Who tests the winning pie(s)?

4. Who does Jerome discover at the basketball court?

5. What does Bix's stepfather agree to do though he is clearly tired?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does Bix challenge Jerome?

2. What makes Jerome realize Bix is in real trouble?

3. What does Jerome tell his momma about Bix and what is her response?

4. How does Jerome's new lantern help him with his basketball practice?

5. How do Bix and Jerome deepen their friendship?

6. What is Jerome surprised to see when he arrives at the basketball court?

7. Why does Bix get angry at Jerome?

8. Who wins the best pie contest and what are the girls' reactions?

9. How does Bix seem in the Home Economics class?

10. Where does Jerome find a new place to practice basketball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Bruce Brooks.

2. What in Brooks's background may have helped him in writing The Moves Make the Man? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Moves Make the Man based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Moves Make the Man is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Moves Make the Man a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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