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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 12, how much did Peter once bet Billy regarding how many chin-ups he could do?
2. In Chapter 9, what were Peter's parents drinking when he went to say goodnight on the first night his grandfather was with them?
3. In Chapter 2, why did Peter not want Jennifer to sit in his rocking chair?
4. In Chapter 5, how many hits does Peter say that he got last baseball season?
5. In Chapter 1, what type of T-shirt is Jennifer wearing?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, what does Peter swear that he will do when he grows up?
2. In Chapter 1, what does Peter say about the paper story he is writing?
3. In Chapter 14, what was Peter's father's office like when he sneaked down to type a note?
4. In Chapter 10, what were Peter's thoughts when he went to bed on the first night his grandfather was at his house?
5. In Chapter 9, why did Peter say that his grandparents moved to Florida?
6. What type of stories does Doug like to read and why?
7. In Chapter 11, how does Peter say that his grandpa spent the first couple of weeks at the house?
8. In Chapter 5, what does Peter wish he could instead of piano lessons and why?
9. In Chapter 12, what does Peter say that Billy is good at doing and why?
10. What is the view from Peter's new bedroom on the third floor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Both Peter and Grandpa take blame for the war. Is one or the other of them more responsible for the feud? Are they equally responsible for the conflict? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Peter and his grandfather go fishing together. How does Peter describe the fishing trip? How does he feel about the time spent with his grandfather? What does the fishing trip represent?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses chapter titles throughout the novel. What type of information is provided in the chapter titles? How do the chapter titles affect any suspense in the novel? Could the chapter titles be considered spoilers?
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