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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 does Toby go in Chapter 8 after dropping his letter in the mail?

2. Who asks Cal to write a letter?

3. What does Wayne compare war to so Cal can understand it?

4. Which of the following businesses is NOT part of downtown Antler?

5. In Chapter 8, who breaks a date without giving a reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the town rumor about Miss Myrtie Mae?

2. What is the first food item the boys leave on the trailer step for Zachary"

3. What is ironic about Kate's announcement that she passed her driver's test and now has her license?

4. Why is Toby awake extra early at the beginning of Chapter 9?

5. Why was Scarlett's relationship with Juan so important to her?

6. Why has Antler's population dwindled?

7. When Toby finally reads the letter from his mom in Chapter 11, what does he learn?

8. What is unusual about the letter Toby writes in Chapter 8?

9. Why did Cal think he would be hired to cut Miss Myrtie Mae's lawn each week?

10. Why does Cal always get up so early?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Select a different type of conflict and explain how the story would have differed under that particular type of conflict.

Essay Topic 2

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character, Toby, and his growth throughout the novel.

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