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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. When is the war against Jack at its worst?

2. How long does it take for the kids on the bus to get to the nature retreat?

3. Who sits with August on the drive to the nature retreat?

4. How long ago did Justin trade his baroque violin for another instrument?

5. What is the name of the doctor who fits August for his hearing aids?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Mr. Davenport decide not to do the play "The Elephant Man"?

2. Who was Beulah?

3. What changes and what doesn't after the trip to the nature reserve?

4. What does Olivia do with a ladybug in Part V?

5. What happens when Jack and August go into the woods when the bathrooms are full?

6. Why does August think the kids have quit playing the Plague game?

7. What do the Pullman's name the puppy and why?

8. How does August have to wear his hearing aids?

9. How does Justin describe Jack in Part V?

10. What do Via and Dad bring home with them when August returns from the nature retreat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August describes himself as extraordinary. Explain why August is an ordinary and an extraordinary kid.

Essay Topic 2

Miranda and Via's relationship changes once they start attending high school. How does their relationship change?

Essay Topic 3

August's family, friends, schoolmates, and teachers/administrators think he is special. What makes August so special to these people and why doesn't he think he is special?

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