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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. Who pays for the lunch that Melody and Jeff share in a nice restaurant in town?

2. What is the weather like when Jeff is sitting at the island before he leaves for his father's house?

3. When the Professor gives Jeff an allowance week after week, what does Jeff save up to buy?

4. Jeff runs out of the room after receiving his gift, thinking that ___________ would be a terrible way to show how much he loved the gift.

5. What kinds of guitars does Jeff confess to the professor that he would like to have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jeff see as he lingers a bit on more on the island before returning to Baltimore?

2. What happens after the Professor offers to buy Jeff a new guitar if he wants one?

3. What does Jeff do with the money he saves up from his weekly allowance he receives from his father?

4. What does Jeff learn about the financial situation between Melody and the Professor?

5. What does Melody tell Jeff about the river in Charleston when they are out exploring the tow?

6. What doesn't Jeff mind about waiting at the airport for his mother?

7. What does Jeff realize as night falls when he is on the island's land?

8. What did Jeff bring back from Charleston for Brother Thomas to enjoy?

9. What does Max tell Jeff about the relationship between Melody and the Professor?

10. What does Brother Thomas do when Jeff reveals he has not eaten dinner or breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Professor is a complicated character as well, with hidden emotions and an inability to talk about what he feels at times.

Part 1: Why do you think the Professor was given a name instead of being called 'Dad'?

Part 2: Why do you think it's difficult for the Professor to talk about his feelings?

Part 3: How do you think the Professor feels about Melody leaving him?

Essay Topic 2

Jeff is a character who is eager to please his parents, no matter what they might do to him.

Part 1: Why does Jeff feel he always needs to please his parents?

Part 2: Do you think Jeff should always try to make his parents happy? Why or why not?

Part 3: What is the importance of Jeff's efforts to please his parents?

Essay Topic 3

No matter what happens with his mom, Jeff seems to still want a relationship with her. Even with unanswered letters, he continues to hold onto the picture of her he has in his head.

Part 1: Why do you think Jeff is so committed to being loyal to his mother?

Part 2: If you were Jeff, would you be so loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that Jeff should have given his mother another chance? Why or why not?

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