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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. Why does Skipper go to Tijuana, Mexico?

2. What is the name of the nun who teaches Toby's catechism class?

3. Why does Toby want Roy's Winchester .22 rifle?

4. Which of the following did Rosemary's father NOT do?

5. What prompts Toby to convince his mother to buy him souvenirs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Toby and his mother believe about their new life in Utah?

2. What sins does Toby confess before his baptism? Why does he confess these sins?

3. How does Dwight react to the news of Toby's fight?

4. What happens when Toby shoots a squirrel?

5. Why do Norma and Bobby Crow take Toby to his basketball games? How does Toby feel about it?

6. What happens on the drive from Toby's house to Chinook?

7. Describe how Toby and Roy act towards Toby's mother.

8. What does Skipper say when Toby asks to come with him to Mexico? Does his answer change later?

9. How does the Vice Principal find out who vandalized the bathroom wall?

10. How does Rosemary react when she is told Toby's crime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Toby's friends get him drunk, he falls from a tree branch and down a concrete hill. As he falls, he keeps his hands in his pockets. What does this demonstrate about Toby? How does this incident affect our understanding of Toby's character? In your opinion, what would have to be different about Toby to motivate him to take his hands out of his pockets?

Essay Topic 2

When he applies to prep schools, Toby fakes transcripts and letters of recommendation. His lies do not help him, and every school rejects him. How does this reflect Toby's life? What does this suggest about the success of his actions in other parts of his life? Cite a specific example of a time when telling the truth would have served Toby better than lying, and explain your choice.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Roy, Dwight, and Toby's father, Arthur. Explore the effect each of them has on Toby and how this influences the man Toby tries to be.

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