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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 2, what month is it?

2. In Chapter 14, how many international appearances has Zackell made?

3. In Chapter 1, where is Beartown located?

4. In Chapter 2, in what direction of the last building in town is the high point of Beartown?

5. In Chapter 3, how old are the men said to be who are in the Bearskin pub?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what issues is Leo struggling with?

2. In Chapter 12, why does Leo feel free to go in his sister's room?

3. In Chapter 5, what is learned about Peter and hockey?

4. In Chapter 18, why does Peter visit the Ovich family?

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

6. In Chapter 11, how does Kira compare marriage to ice hockey?

7. In Chapter 1, how does the narrator say that Beartown lost its way?

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 9, why are Amat and Bobo not welcome at the Hed Hockey Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author seems to state that individuals old and young continue to have their identity and sense of self evolve. How are Peter and Kira examples of older people coming to terms with who they are? In what way can people of all ages mature emotionally?

Essay Topic 2

Chapter titles often describe things that will take place in the novel. How do chapter titles reveal plot elements? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 3

The rape causes feelings of guilt and shame in Maya, her family, and other characters. How do characters take ownership for the rape? How does taking ownership for the rape cause guilt and shame in Maya and others?

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