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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Jim and his friends see Bobby Blake on their way to headquarters?

2. Why does Joe Slapstick tell Jim he should run the offense?

3. What does Willie do to Jim's soda that offends him?

4. Which friend from the Professional Children's School meets Jim before gym class?

5. What do Jim and Mancole realize the man in Chinatown is selling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the abuse Jim experiences at Riker's compare to the harsh reality of his everyday life on the streets? What psychological problems might he face as a result of his experiences?

Essay Topic 2

In the summer of 1965, what fuels Jim's fears about a bomb dropping on him? How does his location influence that fear? Might he feel differently if he was raised in a small town? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Jim's personality. Include characteristics that help him succeed in basketball as well as in his studies.

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