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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 Charlie do to spoil the evening when he tells Alice that he likes her?

2. Where is the conference for the International Psychological Association being held?

3. How does Charlie pretend to be a student at the college once his IQ hits 100?

4. Where did Norma think his brother was before she was contacted about the surgery?

5. What does Charlie do after his promotion that earns him a raise at the bakery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What area of expertise does Charlie showcase before the conference in Chicago begins?

2. What is Professor Nemur most upset about when Charlie returns to the lab after living in his own apartment?

3. Why is Charlie fired from his job at the bakery?

4. What mistake does Charlie realize Nemur has made during the conference in Chicago?

5. What happens when Charlie goes to see his father in the barbershop?

6. What happens to Charlie the night after he dances with Ellen at the party?

7. What is Alice really upset about when she sees Charlie at the college where she teaches retarded adults?

8. What prank do the guys at the bakery try to play on Charlie on April Fool's Day?

9. What causes Charlie to get upset with Burt during one of their sessions together?

10. What did Charlie want to have happen as he ran away from the angry mob in the park after a woman came on to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patience is a theme exhibited by a few of the main characters in this book. Who are those characters, and what are some of the best examples of the patience they show? How does this affect their place in this plot?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of diversity and acceptance is heard loud and clear in this book. What are some examples of this theme, and how does this idea affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Leadership is a very prominent theme in this book. Who are some of the main leaders in this book, and what makes them the true leaders? Is there more than one protagonist?

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