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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. After his conversation with Wussy, what does Ned do in the park?

2. When Sam shows up at Jenny's house after going to Ned's school, what does Jenny do?

3. Who invited Father Michaels over to Ned's house for dinner?

4. Who lives in the white jewel house?

5. While living with Sam, Ned gets his first job. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What fills a large portion of Ned's summer break?

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

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

4. Why does Ned become an entrepreneur?

5. Why does Ned begin to live a double life?

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

7. How is it symbolic that Ned gets an education at the Mohawk Grill?

8. Why does Ned think that Jenny is dead?

9. Why is Claude Schwartz, Jr. friends with Ned?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the setting add to the overall mood of the story?

Essay Topic 2

How does the white jewel house symbolize wealth and success in Mohawk?

Essay Topic 3

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

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