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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the friend Charlie and Sam meet at the party?
(a) Brad, the quarterback.
(b) Fritz, the Twinkie eater.
(c) Bob, the host.
(d) Maggie, the tattooed girl.

2. What does Sam want for Charlie's first kiss?
(a) She wants him to kiss her.
(b) She wants it to be in a romantic setting.
(c) She wants him to experience it with her best friend.
(d) She wants it to be memorable and with someone who loves him.

3. What effect does the brownie have on Charlie?
(a) It makes him feel light and unusual.
(b) It makes him feel anxious.
(c) It makes him sleepy.
(d) It enhances his vision.

4. What makes Charlie's dad cry while watching a television show?
(a) The show's emotional storyline.
(b) Charlie's mother's reaction.
(c) His favorite character's death.
(d) The fact that it is the final episode.

5. What does Charlie mean when he says he wishes he had kissed his Aunt Helen before she died?
(a) He regrets not spending more time with her.
(b) He wishes he had expressed his love for her.
(c) He wishes he had a chance to say goodbye.
(d) He regrets not showing her affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs on December 24, 1983, that deeply affects Charlie?

2. How does Charlie's father usually behave during the holiday gatherings?

3. What usually triggers the fights during the holiday gatherings?

4. How do Charlie and his mother show their affection for Aunt Helen at her grave?

5. What os Charlie's response to his sister's request for the Autumn Leaves mix tape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrative structure of Charlie's letters reveal his internal thoughts and emotions?

2. How does Charlie feel about the magazines that feature interviews with movie stars?

3. How does Charlie view the concept of glory days and what does he associate with them?

4. Describe Charlie's feelings and thoughts when he presents the tape to Patrick as a gift. How does the tape symbolize their friendship, and why does Charlie hope it will have a particular impact on Patrick?

5. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?

6. Describe Charlie's reaction to seeing his brother on television.

7. How does Patrick's relationship with Brad change over time, and what does it reveal about Brad's behavior?

8. What is the significance of Charlie's exchange with his grandfather after the Thanksgiving meal?

9. Describe Charlie's feelings for Sam and how they are different from those for his sister.

10. Discuss the impact of the book Peter Pan on Charlie's understanding of growing up and betrayal.

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