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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. What is the topic of the workshop Dr. Rohmer completed?
2. Julian shows his friends a tiny sculpture of _________.
3. What does Mrs. Draper never call herself?
4. What does the narrator say the chicken-and-egg discussion ended with?
5. Which county do the Potters live in?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the first question posed during the finals, and how does Mrs. Olinski react after she hears the question?
2. Explain how Noah and Tillie cut costs on the groceries for the wedding.
3. What is Mrs. Olinski's impression of the commissioner of education as he directs the Academic Bowl?
4. What does the reader find out about Mrs. Olinski at the end of her discussion with Dr. Rohmer, and how does the author continue the mystery about this fact?
5. What chicken-and-egg discussion do The Souls get into with Mrs. Olinski in the first chapter?
6. Describe the differences between The Souls and the team from Maxwell.
7. How does Julian invite his guests to the first tea party?
8. Explain in detail how Nadia feels about Margy and why.
9. Explain how Mrs. Olinski goes about gaining an impression of Ethan.
10. What does Julian decide to do when he finds out that Arnold will be acting during the performance instead of Ginger, and how does he get even with Ham in the end?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using specific examples, explain how mistakes and perfectionism are recurring themes throughout the book.
Essay Topic 2
It is hinted throughout the novel that sixth graders have changed. Explain some of the examples from the book that support this idea, and state whether you believe that it's true. Support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Explain what Julian finds out about Ham just before Ginger plays Sandy at the first performance of Annie, what he decides to do about it, and what this says about Julian's character.
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