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

Short Answer Questions

1. Adam's mom is afraid of the things that could happen, also known as the _______________.

2. Who comes out to talk to the boy as he goes to get the bike?

3. As Adam is nervous about the situation, his __________ is coming back and he begins to get nauseous.

4. Who makes up the annual report that is being described in this final section of the book?

5. Adam realizes it is not the manner of ________ that matters on his journey, but that he reaches Rutterburg as soon as possible.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within the song, "The Farmer in the Dell," the line is - the cheese stands alone. And Adam points out that he is the cheese via the title and in the book.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam equates himself with the cheese?

Part 2: What do you think it means that the cheese stands alone in the song?

Part 3: What does the title reveal about Adam and about the story as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Adam's parents had to make a tough decision to first keep Adam away from the truth and then to include him in the truth.

Part 1: Do you think Adam's parents should have told him about the troubles his father was in? Why or why not?

Part 2: What might have happened to Adam had his parents not told him anything?

Part 3: Why was it a good idea that Adam's father never told him any specifics about what their secret was?

Essay Topic 3

Adam is trying to bring a package to his father as he goes on the bike ride to his final destination.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam is trying to bring the package to his father when he takes the bike ride?

Part 2: What might Adam's package also symbolize within the story?

Part 3: What other items might have been good to bring to Adam's father? Why?

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