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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 old was the kid who was one of the reasons that drove Cal to retire?

2. What is the name of Noreen's girl who will probably take over the store?

3. Who does Donie live with?

4. What is the subject of books that Mart says he read after his brother died?

5. When is Trey's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what story does Cal tell Trey about what happened to Brendan?

2. What does Cal do after Mart drops him off in Chapter 11, and why does he go inside?

3. Why are Lena's pups inside when Cal visits in Chapter 13?

4. In Chapter 17, why does Cal call Lena, and what does Lena do?

5. What condition is Trey in when she comes to Cal's in Chapter 17?

6. What does Donie look like in Chapter 15, and how does Cal think he got that way?

7. What do Cal and Trey find in Brendan's hideout?

8. What does Mart say about Trey in Chapter 15?

9. In Chapter 14, what wakes Cal and what does he see?

10. What work gets done on Cal's house after he sends Trey away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cal and Sheila both receive warnings. What warnings do Cal and Sheila receive? How does Sheila take the warnings seriously, but Cal does not?

Essay Topic 2

Ardnakelty is a small village. How do townspeople interact with one another? Why is it difficult to keep information a secret? What do the village and townspeople reveal about community?

Essay Topic 3

After Trey is beaten, Cal remembers when Alyssa was mugged and beaten. Why does Cal remember when Alyssa was mugged and beaten after Trey is hurt? What did Alyssa’s attack have to do with Cal’s divorce?

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