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

2. Why doesn't Toby engage the easy girls his friends find for him?

3. What does Norma ask Rosemary?

4. What must Toby agree to before he can go to Paris?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How much money does Toby take to the Gathering of the Tribes? Where did he get this money, and what does he plan to do with it? Does he succeed?

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

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

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

5. Why does Toby take Dwight's guns?

6. Describe the dog Toby is given.

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

8. What news does Toby receive from Hill? How does he react?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of the older boys Toby hangs out with in Chinook, he is closest to Chuck. Why does Toby relate to Chuck? How is Chuck different from the other boys? is Chuck different from his friends?

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 Dwight, Mr. Howard, and Roy. What makes these men different from each other? Describe, with specific examples, the effect they have on Toby's life.

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