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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 Roman character is Asa assigned to be in an oral presentation?

2. What topic can Asa ascertain that the class is studying?

3. What color dress does Mrs. Brock wear on Show Night?

4. With whom is Asa teamed to read a poem for Show Night?

5. What does Asa first notice about Dave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Asa introduced to the class, and what is the first project he will work on with other boys?

2. What do Asa and Dave do while Asa's mother talks to Asa's father on the phone?

3. What things has Asa brought home with him on the last day of school?

4. How does Asa react to the roller coaster ride?

5. How does Asa try to endear Dave to him when they meet?

6. Who is Asa, and what is he doing as the novel begins?

7. Who is Dave and how do he and Asa get along at their first meeting?

8. Who is Bobby Levy?

9. What does it show about Asa's character when he decides to recite the old poem with Joel at his side?

10. Where does Asa go in the middle of the night, and what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Asa's relationship with his mother. How does he feel about her even though she has made his life difficult at times? Is the relationship especially difficult because of Asa's mother's mental illness? How does Asa's kindness and forgiveness help define their important bond?

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