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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. Ralph takes offense to a teacher's presentation on ____________ in his history class.

2. What does Ray decide to purchase in order to be able to see the moon landing in 1969?

3. ________ demands that society take vengeance on the murderer when Penny is found murdered.

4. Thomas believes himself to be ___________ upon whom a new order can be built as the result of the apocalypse.

5. ___________ is the one who is clearly in command of the history of Thomas' treatment, according to the story.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dell decide to lower the price of the used car that he is trying to sell to Leo, in this story?

2. What happens when Dominick takes Thomas to the hospital after his amputation during the beginning of the book?

3. What does Dominick regret about the summer of 1969 when he is talking with Thomas about sex and marijuana?

4. What is Dominick torn between when he is in Ma and Ray's room, with a mind that is being sparked by memories?

5. What is Thomas wondering when he is being transported to Three Rivers for observation in this story?

6. What does Patel think Dominick needs to do in order to relieve his anger and feel better?

7. What is happening when Dominick goes through the motions of having sex with his girlfriend, Joy?

8. To what does Dominick attribute the meanness of Ray towards Thomas when he is arguing with Joy?

9. What happens when it's found out that Thomas did not get a safe number in the draft for Vietnam war fighting?

10. Who tries to assure Dominick that Thomas is fine at the place where he is recovering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Papa decides to drown the monkey because it bites Papa, even though he promised Pasquale he would not.

Part 1: Why do you think Papa breaks the promise to Pasquale?

Part 2: Do you think drowning the monkey was an evil act of Papa or a necessary evil?

Part 3: How do you think Papa's life might have changed had he not drowned the monkey?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Dominick and Thomas is a loving one, though perhaps not in the conventional way.

Part 1: Why do you think Dominick continues to care for his brother?

Part 2: Do you think that you could stand by your brother if he had as many problems as Thomas does?

Part 3: How do you think Dominick could be handling his brother better in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Dominick can not return the 'I love you' from Thomas until after Thomas is asleep.

Part 1: Why do you think it's difficult for Dominick to say he loves his brother?

Part 2: Do you find it difficult to tell your siblings you love them?

Part 3: Do you think that Thomas knows his brother loves him? Why or why not?

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