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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. From where does Miranda watch the play?

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

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

4. At camp, where did the popular girls stay?

5. What day of the week does Justin meet Olivia's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Justin describe Jack in Part V?

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

3. What types of tricks do Julian and his cronies play on Jack in February?

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

5. What does Miranda miss most about Via's friendship?

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

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

8. What type of person is Miranda's mother?

9. Why does Miranda feel like it is awkward when she sees Via at high school?

10. What happens to August at the end of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August's relationship with the other students changes throughout the school year. What type of relationship does August have with most of the students by March?

Essay Topic 2

Summer describes what she thinks happens after death. Why does Summer's view of an afterlife appeal to August?

Essay Topic 3

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

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