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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 is the model of the bike Darren rides?

2. How far apart were Adam and Jason born?

3. What kind of gun did Darren have?

4. What does the narrator say is the result of the spread?

5. Where does Darren say he feels safe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for the first full chapter, after the brief prologue?

2. How did fame change things for Jane?

3. What emotions does Jane associate with having neglected to order airline tickets for a family trip?

4. What was it that the Foundation community found humorous when Jonathan screened the film he made of the Ziegler story?

5. How does the narrator say that Darren uses chants?

6. How does the narrative tone change when Bob Dole enters the high school where the debate is taking place?

7. How does Jonathan describe his relationship with Ziegler?

8. Where is Darren’s refuge, and what solace does he take there?

9. How does Jonathan explain his success at the Foundation?

10. What was the memory Sima helped Jane uncover?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What topics would you like to research further, after reading The Topeka School? Describe why additional research or reading would be beneficial to an understanding of this book. Propose a list of articles or books you would read in order to get a better handle on The Topeka School.

Essay Topic 2

Write an evaluative review of The Topeka School. What is this book’s place in our culture? Who will find this book most useful? What are its uses? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 3

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What can we tell about him, based on the choices he makes in terms of description, characterization and plot? What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

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