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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. In Chapter 19, what color flags hang in the trees?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Theo say has been paid for the ice rink?

3. In Chapter 4, what time was the ice rink available for the general public?

4. In Chapter 6, when Peter was in primary school, what did he want to be when he grew up?

5. In Chapter 1, where is Beartown located?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why are Amat and Bobo not welcome at the Hed Hockey Club?

2. In Chapter 6, who is Benjamin Ovich?

3. In Chapter 19, how does Benji looks when he comes into class?

4. In Chapter 15, what problems has Vidar Rinnius had?

5. In Chapter 2, who are Maya and Ana?

6. In Chapter 7, what is the Bearskin pub like and how would you describe its owner?

7. In Chapter 2, who leaves Beartown and why?

8. In Chapter 11, what is the "kitty" (95) and how is it used?

9. In Chapter 16, how does Kira feel about living with the dictates of hockey, and why does she tell Peter to go save his club?

10. In Chapter 1, how is Beartown described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vidar dies saving Ana. What are the reactions to Vidar’s death from characters and the community of Hed? What is revealed about tragedy and reconciliation through his death?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place in a small town in a forest. How does the author present the setting? How does the setting in the novel affect the mood and tone of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Maya writes a poem titled “The Matchstick." What is the subject of the poem? What does it reveal about Maya? What does the poem symbolize?

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