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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 Mr. Bolger want Chuck to marry Tina?

2. Which of the following is not a condition Toby must agree to before he can live in Mr. Bolger's house?

3. Why does Toby takes Dwight's guns?

4. How does Toby find a letter from Rosemary's brother, Stephen?

5. What happens when Mr. Welsh refuses Toby's help on the farm?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the older boys Toby hangs out with.

3. 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?

4. Why is Chuck pressured to marry Tina Flood?

5. What is different now between Toby and Geoffrey?

6. How does Toby find a letter from Rosemary's brother, Stephen? What does Toby do about it?

7. Do you think Rosemary did the right thing when she separated her sons? Provide specific examples in your answer.

8. Why does Mr. Howard think Hill will be tough on Toby? How does Toby respond?

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

10. Describe a smoker.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toby grows up without a proper father figure in his life. As a result, he forms his behavior based on what he sees. Describe the man Toby aspires to be. In your opinion, does he have a chance to be this man? Why or why not? Include specific examples to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Rosemary treats Toby more like a friend than like a son. She allows him to make decisions that no child should have to make. Discuss these decisions, using specific examples. Explain how her treatment of Toby shapes his life and his behavior. How does Toby's attitude toward his mother reflect her poor parenting skills?

Essay Topic 3

Toby returns to his house one night while Pearl and Dwight are away. What does he find there? How does this reflect who Toby is? What does Toby do before he leaves the house? Why does he do this, and what do his actions signify?

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