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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Toby not excited at first about being accepted at Hill?
(a) He doesn't want to leave his friends.
(b) He would rather join the Army.
(c) He is losing faith in his own future.
(d) He is having second thoughts about going to a new school.

2. What does Toby realize about himself when he sees himself in the mirror?
(a) He is free of his mother's poor choices.
(b) The horrible part of his life is over.
(c) He can still make something of himself in the world.
(d) The old Toby will not go away even if no one sees the real him.

3. As Geoffrey and Toby communicate more and more, what does Toby realize about his brother?
(a) Their father doesn't like either of his sons.
(b) Geoffrey wants to see Toby.
(c) Geoffrey's life has been much easier than Toby's.
(d) Geoffrey is as much of a liar as Toby.

4. The next time Toby sees Bobby Crow after Norma has broken up with him, he notes that Bobby:
(a) Is trying to become successful.
(b) Has murder in his eyes.
(c) Is still in love with Norma.
(d) Will not even acknowledge Toby.

5. Why does Norma start dating Kenneth after high school?
(a) Bobby Crow ends their relationship.
(b) She loves Bobby Crow, but he will not leave his Indian camp.
(c) Kenneth is on track to be more successful.
(d) Dwight makes derogatory comments about Bobby Crow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toby assume the name Thomas Findon?

2. Toby never calls Arthur a liar because:

3. How does Toby feel about the information he writes on his letters of recommendation and transcripts?

4. What is the one offense Toby's mother cannot forgive him for?

5. When does Toby get excited about the fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toby attempt to convince Mr. Howard that he deserves a scholarship to Hill?

2. What does Toby begin to do after injuring his finger? Why does he do this?

3. At the end of the book, what does Toby say about children? Give an example of this from the book.

4. What do Toby's friends want to do for him? How successful are they?

5. How does Toby feel about his fight with Arthur? How does Dwight feel? How does Rosemary feel?

6. Who does Rosemary campaign for? Why does this make Dwight angry? How does this affect Toby's home life?

7. Why does Toby try to spend more time with Pearl? What does this show about how their relationship has changed?

8. How does Kenneth act when he comes for Christmas dinner?

9. Describe the older boys Toby hangs out with.

10. Why can't Toby apologize to the Welshes? How do Chuck and Mr. Bolger react to this?

(see the answer keys)

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