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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. Where has Jane’s family gone to stay for two nights after her abduction by the Avenger in Part Two?

2. What color hair is Jane described as having in the novel?

3. At what time in the morning does Buddy wake up after he’d seen the news about Jane the night before in Part Two?

4. What word from Part Two means moved to showing sudden emotion or irritation, especially over a trifling annoyance?

5. As Amos leads Jane to a remote lot in the neighborhood in Part Two, he tells her that who is in trouble?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the character of the Avenger described as he entraps Jane in Part Two?

2. How does the concept of motivation tie into the themes seen in Part One of We All Fall Down?

3. What is unexpected about the breakup of Jane and Buddy in Part Two?

4. How does the Avenger kill himself in Part Two? Why does he kill himself?

5. Who are the protagonists in the novel? How are these protagonists different?

6. How does the author characterize the relationship between Buddy and Jane prior to their breakup in the novel?

7. Who intercepts Jane and lures her to the abandoned lot in Part Two? How?

8. Where does Buddy meet his father in Part Two? What are Buddy’s impressions of his dad at this meeting?

9. How are the characters of Randy and Marty depicted in We All Fall Down? How do these characters differ from Buddy Walker?

10. Describe the narrative point of view in We All Fall Down. In what ways is this narrative style sophisticated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the actions, objectives, and obstacles faced by the Avenger in murdering his grandfather. Why does the Avenger decide he must kill his grandfather? What actions does he take in order to further his objectives? What obstacles stand in his way?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Buddy’s concerns regarding the arrest of Harry Flowers. Why does Buddy have a hard time believing Marty and Randy regarding Harry’s past and his loyalty to his friends? What would you feel like if you were in Buddy’s position? What options does Buddy have in terms of acting to protect himself?

Essay Topic 3

Family in We All Fall Down

a. Discuss the differences and similarities between Buddy’s family and Jane’s family in the novel. In what ways do these families differ in their communication style and shows of affection for one another?

b. How do the story’s main characters evolve in their perceptions of family throughout the course of the narrative?

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