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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 does Charlie like about The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

2. Why does Charlie enjoy going to the cemetery where his Aunt Helen is buried?

3. What gift does Charlie receive from his Secret Santa?

4. Why does Charlie's sister sometimes feel sensitive about certain things?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?

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

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

4. How does Charlie's family dynamics affect their gatherings and relationships during holidays?

5. Analyze Charlie's reflections on the gifts he gives and receives during the holiday party. How do these gifts reveal the dynamics of his relationships with his friends?

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

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

8. Why does Charlie have mixed feelings about his parents?

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

10. Why does Charlie use generic names or changed names in his letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Charlie's interactions with supportive teachers and mentors, like Bill, contribute to his personal development and understanding of the world around him?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the role of literature, particularly the books recommended by Bill, in Charlie's emotional development and ability to process his experiences.

Essay Topic 3

How does the use of letters as a storytelling method enhance the reader's understanding of Charlie's thoughts, emotions, and personal growth?

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