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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 bath toys did Jarrett have when he lived with his mother?

2. In Chapter 2, how old was Jarrett when he had to get his own breakfast?

3. In Chapter 3, where was Jarrett going?

4. What type of hat did Jarrett buy on their trip?

5. In Chapter 4, what did Jarrett finally learn about his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would there sometimes be arguments be Shirley and Joe in the evenings in Chapter 3?

2. What assignment did Jarrett's preschool teacher give the class, and what issue did he have with the assignment?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Jarrett say that he remembers of his time living with his mom?

4. In Chapter 3, what did Shirley and Joe do on weekdays when Jarrett stayed with them?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Jarrett know about his parents?

6. In Chapter 3, what does Jarrett say about the bedroom he slept in at his grandparents' house?

7. Why did Joe call another family meeting after they returned from Disney World?

8. In Chapter 4, what did Jarrett learn about his mother's addiction over the years?

9. In Chapter 3, when and where did Jarrett get to see his mother?

10. What pet did Jarrett get, and what things did he do with his pet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told through words and drawings. How often are illustrations used in the book? How are they used to show what is happening in the text? What do illustration convey about the story, and how do they enhance the story?

Essay Topic 2

People in Jarrett’s life have regrets. Who in Jarrett’s life has regrets? Who uses the regrets in their lives to do better and make life better? How can regret be a motivator?

Essay Topic 3

Jarrett’s grandparents cared for his needs, but there were times when the household was chaotic. From the outside looking in, what did life for Jarrett look like with his grandparents? What issues did his grandparents have with drinking? In what way were appearances deceiving of what life was really like at his grandparents’ home?

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