The Schwa Was Here Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 146 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Schwa Was Here Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 146 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What disability does Lexie have in the novel?

2. What does Antsy's mother do with the sauce she makes in Chapter 10?

3. In what class of Antsy's does the Schwa sit next to him?

4. Old Man Crawley puts the Schwa in charge of walking his dogs named after __________.

5. When Antsy witnesses another of his parents' rows at home, he realizes that he is also like a ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Antsy's introduction to Lexie described in Chapter 8?

2. What prized collection does the Schwa show Antsy?

3. What new job does Crawley give to Antsy in Chapter 7?

4. What is revealed about the Schwa's last name in Chapter 2?

5. In what ways does Antsy's actions show that he is beginning to grow up in Chapter 7?

6. What causes Antsy to leave with the Schwa in Chapter 7?

7. What happens when the police arrive in Chapter 6?

8. Where does Antsy take Lexie in Chapter 9?

9. How does Old Man Crawley end up apprehending Antsy and the Schwa?

10. What offer does the Schwa make Antsy in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the plot structure of The Schwa Was Here. Where does the exposition take place and what is revealed? When does the rising action transition into the climax? What is the outcome in the denouement? How traditional is this plot structure?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the symbolism and metaphor regarding Old Man Crawley's dogs. Why did Crawley choose to name the dogs after the seven sins and seven virtues? What do the dogs represent to Crawley and to others in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the symbolism of Manny Bullpucky in the narrative. How destructible does Manny turn out to be? In what ways does Manny Bullpucky relate to the Schwa? How is this illustrated in Chapter 13?

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