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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 book did August read when he was six?

2. What does Jack name the sled that he finds in Part IV?

3. Who won't play with Summer and August at recess?

4. What was in the science lab when August's parents toured the school they want him to attend?

5. In Part III, who call Summer a saint for hanging out with August?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the rest of September difficult for August?

2. What reactions does August get when he cuts off the braid on the back of his head?

3. How does Via describe her family?

4. Who is Savannah?

5. According to the family, how did Via respond when August was brought home from the hospital?

6. How does Savannah say that Summer can be a part of the popular group?

7. What is the game that has been going on since the beginning of the year?

8. What is the first assignment Mr. Browne's gives the students?

9. What two things does Julian share about himself the first day of school in homeroom?

10. What is August thinking about when Ms. Petosa calls his name and asks him to share two things about himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part V, Olivia doesn't want everyone in her high school to know about August. Why doesn't Olivia want everyone to know about her brother?

Essay Topic 2

Jack and August become friends. How did they become friends?

Essay Topic 3

August protests being made to get hearing aids. Why does August decide to accept the hearing aids?

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