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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 Sam do to help Charlie feel more comfortable?

2. Why does Charlie decide to attend social events and parties?

3. What is the significance of the Native American marijuana pipe that Sam gives Patrick?

4. What game did the kids used to play that Charlie did not fully understand?

5. What is Dave's position on the football team?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?

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

3. Analyze Charlie's reaction to witnessing an intimate and uncomfortable moment at a party.

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do empathy and understanding play a significant role in Charlie's relationships, and how do they contribute to his sense of belonging?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Charlie's relationship with his family, including his parents and sister, shapes his emotional experiences and challenges throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

How do Charlie's friendships with Sam and Patrick contribute to his personal growth and emotional development throughout the novel?

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