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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 does Jeff decide to invite Brother Thomas to do in order to make him feel better?

2. The Professor talks about how his book has been successful, and that they can move to a _____________ in Baltimore if they want.

3. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that he will finally have to tell the Professor what he is ______________.

4. Sammy tells Jeff that Sammy's mother was more than just one _______________.

5. Whose car does Jeff see when he is coming home ten days before school lets out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jeff do for the Tillermans, though he has gone out of his way to avoid them after Melody's visit?

2. What does Melody believe about the reason why Jeff decided to stay with his father instead of with her?

3. What does Jeff do during the last free period of the day during his sophomore year of high school?

4. Why does Sammy think that if his sister turned out to be like their mom it wouldn't be a bad thing?

5. What does the girl that stops to listen to Jeff do when she comes back to visit a second time?

6. Who are the two students that Jeff finds interesting at Chrisfeld school?

7. Why is the Professor worried when Gambo's lawyer is coming to visit their house?

8. Why do Brother Thomas and the Professor show up at the amusement park to see Jeff?

9. What is the achievement Jeff learns he and Dicey both share?

10. Who is waiting for Jeff when he returns from his visit with Melody?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationships between men and women are not as simple as we might like them to be.

Part 1: Why do you think the relationship between Professor and Melody did not work out?

Part 2: Do you believe the explanation as to why Melody married the Professor? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the relationship between Professor and Melody might affect Jeff's perception of relationships?

Essay Topic 2

The truth is not always a pretty thing, as Jeff finds out when he finally confronts his mother.

Part 1: Why do you think people lie to the ones they love?

Part 2: Why do you think Melody does not want to tell Jeff the truth about her situation and her feelings toward him?

Part 3: Do you think Jeff should have told Melody the truth about his feelings? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout life, people make decisions based on the reactions of others. Jeff does this often in accordance to his parents and with whom he is living.

Part 1: Why does Jeff favor his mother at the starting point of this story?

Part 2: Why does Jeff change his mind about his mother at one point of the story?

Part 3: Which parent does Jeff seem to love more? Why?

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