View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie like about The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
(a) The music.
(b) The special effects.
(c) The romantic storyline.
(d) The fact that Sam is in it.

2. Who does Charlie's sister have a serious talk with after the incident in the laundry room?
(a) Her parents.
(b) The school principal.
(c) Her friends.
(d) The senior boy.

3. What did Aunt Helen do that was special for Charlie when he was younger?
(a) Took him on trips.
(b) Let him watch Saturday Night Live.
(c) Bought him lots of presents.
(d) Taught him how to cook.

4. What usually triggers the fights during the holiday gatherings?
(a) When Charlie's grandfather criticizes the food.
(b) When Charlie's sister argues with her aunt.
(c) When Charlie's grandfather finishes his third drink.
(d) When Charlie's cousins start drinking beer.

5. What word best describes Charlie's state of mind during the party?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Altered.
(c) Curious.
(d) Confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam want for Charlie's first kiss?

2. What is Charlie's reaction to his grandfather's emotional stories during a car ride?

3. During the Thanksgiving dinner, who among the family members shows signs of emotional vulnerability?

4. What kind of magazine does Charlie think about writing for in the future?

5. Who is the friend Charlie and Sam meet at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charlie's sister change after getting involved with a boy?

2. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?

3. What role does Charlie's Aunt Helen play in his life?

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

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

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

7. What does Mary Elizabeth tell Charlie about Zen, and how does he relate it to his own experiences?

8. How does Charlie describe the weather and his feelings on the day he did not mind going to school?

9. What is the significance of the name Nothing in shop class?

10. How does Charlie's advanced English teacher, Bill, criticize his writing?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 960 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample