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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. In school, no teacher would agree to have Jack in her class for more than ____________________.

2. What is the name of the town where the story takes place?

3. Who is the deputy that the person in #8 speaks to?

4. What was a usual result of Jack's behavior in school?

5. Who is the author of "Where You Once Belonged"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jack's room at the boarding house become for his friends?

2. What information does the author reveal about Jack Burdette at the beginning of the novel?

3. What does Ralph Bird do when he spots Jack back in Holt?

4. Why did Jack move out of his mother's house after his father died?

5. What does Wanda Jo do when she learns that Jack got married?

6. How does Jack meet Jessie and what is her role in his life?

7. What does Jack's marriage to Jessie indicate to Wanda Jo?

8. Who is Pat Arbuckle?

9. Who is Nora Kramer and what are her personality traits?

10. How could Jack be characterized as a kid and what were the circumstances of his school years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

What is the point of view of the story? What are the benefits and the limitations to this particular point of view? How is the point of view determined? Provide an example that supports your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is an important theme in "Where You Once Belonged". Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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