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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 was the source of the statement that put up red flags for Nick’s family?

2. What is Mr. MacDonald’s convertible named?

3. What does Nick ask April when he greets her formally in etiquette class?

4. Why does Mr. MacDonald say he likes dragonflies?

5. What compliment does Nick give to Mr. MacDonald?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Nick confronts the Egglestons at Charlene’s pool party?

2. How does Nick explain what happened that caused him to end up in therapy?

3. What deal does Nick’s father make with him regarding how much TV he can watch?

4. How do Nick’s parents set him up then break his spirit?

5. What question does Nick ask his parents that he does not get an answer to?

6. What happens when Nick calls April after he is out of the hospital?

7. What advice does Nick’s father give him about handling fights?

8. What is Nick’s visit with April like?

9. How does Nick’s stomach affect his friendship with April and his soccer match?

10. Why does Nick waffle about asking April out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kwame Alexander portray parents and the world of adults in Booked? What kinds of things are reserved for parents alone? What kinds of things do kids and parents have in common with parents? What kinds of access do the younger characters get, to the parents’ knowledge and authority, by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate your own reading of Booked—did you resist it, or were you compelled by the story? What does your reading tell you about yourself and your interests? Use specific examples from the book to describe yourself as a reader.

Essay Topic 3

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

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