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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. In Chapter 2, how many months before Mr. Kermit can retire?

2. How old does Aldo think that Mr. Kermit looks to be?

3. What are the only times that the Unteachables are not in SCS-8?

4. In Chapter 6, why do the students from SCS-8 get kicked out of the pep rally?

5. How long is Barnstorm banned from sports?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of teacher is Mr. Kermit now?

2. Why is Parker allowed to drive?

3. Who is Emma Fountain?

4. What type of car does Mr. Kermit drive, and who helps him get it started?

5. How does Mateo compare classmates to characters from TV and movies?

6. What does Mateo do when he is bored, and how does he classify his family?

7. What happens when SCS-8 has a substitute teacher in Chapter 10?

8. When does Kiana's stepmother wonder if Kiana got registered okay, and what does Kiana say?

9. What happens when Parker gets to his classroom in Chapter 3?

10. How did Mr. Kermit feel about teaching 30 years ago?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Barnstorm a student in SCS-8? How did his teachers let him down in the past? Is it unfair to hold him accountable for his studies after he cannot play sports?

Essay Topic 2

Elaine is said to be a violent person. What are some stories that students tell about Elaine and how dangerous she is? Are any of those stories true or partially true? Why are the stories about her rumors?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

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