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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. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who is annoying Brent?
2. Where does Brent mount the whirligig he finishes in Chapter 5?
3. According to Tony, what is wonderful about throwing up?
4. Why does Grandma ask Jenny to stop in the middle of a street?
5. What meaning does the whale whirligig have for Grandma?
Short Essay Questions
1. What has Tony failed to do that lands him in trouble with Mr. Mintz?
2. In Chapter 6, what task has the fifth grade teacher assigned that is difficult for her student Tony? Why is the assignment so hard?
3. What are some of Jenny's parents' actions that lead them away from their Jewish heritage? Why do they try to forget their roots?
4. Why does Brent enjoy returning to the Sand Dollar Cafe?
5. Up until this point in his life, Brent has never had any interests other than looking cool. What new interests are now filling Brent's spare time? What role models have helped him establish these other interests?
6. Emil makes a comment to Brent that his father had told him that teachers live forever through their students. When Brent hears this, what person in his past comes to mind? What do her words mean to Brent at the time she speaks to him? What realization has Emil's sharing brought to Brent?
7. When the chapter ends, what does Tony do that connects the little boy to his great-grandfather?
8. Describe the wooden band whirligig. How does it move in the wind?
9. How does the boy's interest in the whirligig affect Brent?
10. Why is it easy for Brent to interact with the children as he builds the whirligig?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The campground setting appears several times in the book. Why is this setting so prevalent? Why is it appropriate for the first and last whirligig to be constructed on a campground?
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the story, Brent's parents unknowingly sabotage Brent's life. Give examples of their well meaning actions that have failed to benefit Brent.
Essay Topic 3
Brent is forever changed after the automobile accident. Describe the old Brent as a person? How has he changed physically, mentally, and spiritually?
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