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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 is the name of the family that leaves Beartown?

2. In Chapter 15, how old was Vidar when he was arrested for assault and possession of narcotics?

3. In Chapter 9, where did Richard Theo used to work in a bank?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 17, what does Richard Theo want a woman politician to do?

5. In Chapter 12, why does William stop hitting Leo?

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 15, what problems has Vidar Rinnius had?

9. In Chapter 8, what does Benji show Maya and Ana, and why is the place special?

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

Violence is a theme in the novel. How does the author present the theme of violence in the novel? How does violence affect the town and characters?

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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