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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 Ned leaves the Ward's house, whom does F. William Peterson encourage Ned to speak with?

2. What is Drew Littler's condition after Jack Ward's visitation?

3. Why does Drew land in jail?

4. From where does Ned retrieve golf balls?

5. What does Ned steal from Klein's Department store?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sam confronts Drew about a missing beer?

2. Why does Jenny become so angry when Eileen calls her house to find Ned?

3. How does Mrs. Ward react to Tria and Ned's relationship, and what does this say about her?

4. What role does F. William Peterson play in Ned's life?

5. What is the importance of Drew being Jack Ward's son?

6. Why is Mrs. Agajanian such a sad character?

7. After their celebratory dinner, what is clear about Jenny's relationship with F. William Peterson?

8. How does Jenny react when Ned arrives in Mohawk after college graduation?

9. What kind of life does Claude, Jr. lead?

10. What is the meaning behind Sam and Ned instantly recognizing each other at The Night Owl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Drew's hostility warranted? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What effect does the flashback form have in Ned's telling of his life story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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