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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. During Father Michaels' troubled Mass, what does Ned do?

2. What story concerning Tree does Ned recollect as he wanders the dark basement?

3. When Ned comes downstairs in the morning after hearing a noise the previous night, who does he find at the kitchen table?

4. Who are Ned's favorite singers to play on the jukebox at the Mohawk Grill?

5. Who begins the organization "Money People"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of gesture is Sam making by leaving Ned a bag of clothes?

2. What internal conflict begins with Ned concerning his father?

3. What happens with Father Michaels and Jenny?

4. What kind of parent does Sam Hall continue to show himself?

5. How does Ned react to church?

6. How is attending church like drinking for Jenny?

7. What do Claude Schwartz, Jr.'s actions say about his personality?

8. How does Ned feel about Jenny and Father Michaels' intimate relationship?

9. How does Ned react when Sam enters his life at age six?

10. Why did Sam kidnap Ned?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Sam's dying moments with Ned at the VA hospital typical of their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme from the novel? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Is Drew's hostility warranted? Why?

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