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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 kind of test is Will taking in Chapter 2?

2. Why does Marcus partly blame his mother for the trouble he faces at school?

3. Why is Marcus having trouble at school in Chapter 3?

4. Why do the students ask Marcus not to hang out with them in Chapter 5?

5. What does Marcus decide of his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Will as depicted in Chapter 2.

2. What lie does Will tell at the SPAT meeting?

3. Why does Marcus blame his mother and teachers for the bullying he faces at school?

4. Why does Will buy Marcus shoes?

5. What does Will find himself looking forward to?

6. What happens to Marcus' mother in Chapter 1? How does this affect Marcus and how does he try to make his mother feel better?

7. What lie does Will tell in Chapter 8?

8. How does Will come to the realization that single mothers are the perfect companions for men with commitment issues?

9. How is Will feeling about his life in Chapter 12?

10. Why is Marcus bullied and how does he handle the bullying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze symbolism in the novel "About a Boy". What are some examples of symbolism??

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of humor in the novel "About a Boy". What are some examples of humor used in the novel? What types of humor does Hornby use? Why might he use humor?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel "About a Boy". Are you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not? Is the conclusion a happy one? Are there any unanswered questions? Would you change anything?

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