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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. Who is a third person to join Adrian in placing nickels in Henry’s gym locker?

2. Who joins Adrian in placing nickels in Henry’s gym locker?

3. How old is Henry when he is first abducted?

4. Which class is Diego supposed to attend when he initially appears in Faraci’s class?

5. What is the name of Henry’s gym teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry note wanting Faraci to be (88)?

2. What are the model and name of Diego’s car?

3. How does Henry note his mother treats Nana’s meatloaf?

4. Why does the narrator describe kissing as “ridiculous” (1)?

5. What reasons for his assault does Henry consider telling Sandoval?

6. What indication does Audrey have that Henry lies?

7. What groups does Henry assert receive anal probes from aliens?

8. To what is North Korea’s final aggression ascribed?

9. What does Henry remark caused a young Charlie to go without food for four days?

10. What is the first event prevented by time travelers in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry’s grandmother says to him “When the days are darkest, dear, you latch on to happiness wherever you find it” (101). Does the novel as a whole support her remarks? What in the novel demonstrates as much, and in what ways does it demonstrate it?

Essay Topic 2

How reliable is the narrator of the novel? What in the text indicates that reliability, and how does it do so?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Henry’s clear knowledge of math and science is made clear. What purpose does the display of knowledge serve in the text? How does the text indicate that purpose?

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