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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. How does Ned help Tria after the accident?

2. How does Ned get in the white jewel house for Jack's visitation?

3. What does Ned do with his stolen goods from Klein's Department store?

4. After living with Sam, whom does Ned live with?

5. Where does Ned sell the golf balls that he retrieves?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sam's graduation present for Ned fitting of his character?

2. How does Ned begin to realize he could easily become like his father?

3. How does Ned's relationship change with the Ward family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Ned learn about himself concerning job prospects?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the main theme from the novel? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How is Sam 'The Risk Pool'?

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