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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 does Toby ask Mr. Howard to pick him up in front of a crowded drugstore?
(a) Toby wants other kids to see him with a father-like figure.
(b) Toby doesn't want Mr. Howard to see his house.
(c) Toby doesn't trust Mr. Howard.
(d) The drugstore isn't far from Toby's school.

2. What event prompts Rosemary to declare she and Toby will leave Dwight's house?
(a) Rosemary is offered a job in Seattle.
(b) Dwight threatens to kill Rosemary.
(c) Dwight beats Toby for drinking some of his Old Crow.
(d) Toby falls and lands on his injured arm when Dwight pushes him.

3. After getting Dwight's car stuck in a ditch, Toby sings instead of cursing because:
(a) Champion becomes upset when Toby swears.
(b) It makes him feel better than cursing.
(c) An older woman hears him curse and scolds him.
(d) He remembers how Sister James frowned on cursing.

4. 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) Dwight makes derogatory comments about Bobby Crow.
(d) Kenneth is on track to be more successful.

5. Whenever Rosemary suggests that Toby go for a ride with Dwight, all Toby can think of is:
(a) Realizing that his mother doesn't love him.
(b) Dwight taking Champion for a ride in the car and shooting him.
(c) Bearing the consequences of his mother's actions.
(d) Every time he's ridden with Dwight when Dwight is drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arthur act like a sissy as they prepare to go home?

2. What does Mr. Howard think will be difficult for Toby to adjust to at Hill?

3. How does Toby react when he and Mr. Howard overhear Huff having an embarrassing conversation?

4. How does Dwight react when he finds out Toby got Dwight's car stuck in a ditch?

5. After Rosemary and Toby talk about Toby's remaining tuition, Rosemary looks like she has dropped a burden. It is unclear if she is talking about:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Toby take Dwight's guns?

2. Describe a smoker.

3. Describe the older boys Toby hangs out with.

4. What is notable about the clothes the Howards purchase for Toby? What is ironic about the situation?

5. How do Toby and Dwight say goodbye to each other?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Geoffrey think Toby can get a scholarship from a prep school? What efforts does Toby make to be accepted by a prep school?

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