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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. In 1959, what have Jenny and Ned stopped doing?

2. Who lives in the white jewel house?

3. What day does Jenny file for divorce?

4. How does Sam respond when Ned complains about his unethical behavior?

5. In Ned and Sam's routine, what doe Sam and Ned typically have for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ned's eating situation say about his life with Sam?

3. What sort of relationship does Ned have with Father Michaels?

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

5. At the beginning of his stay with Sam, why is Ned uncomfortable?

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

7. What does Sam's home say about him?

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

9. How does Ned react to church?

10. Why does Ned decide not to believe anyone who says his father has left town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Ned like Sam? How does Ned work to avoid similar behavior patterns?

Essay Topic 2

What lessons does Ned learn from each of his three summer jobs?

Essay Topic 3

How is Sam 'The Risk Pool'?

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