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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 Uncle Jess do for work?

2. What object did Davy once throw at a kid at school?

3. What room does Davy like to people watch from at Grandmother's house?

4. What color is Fred's fur?

5. Where will Davy live now that Grandmother is gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Frankie Menlo?

2. Who does Davy give a kiss to in a taxi in Chapter 10?

3. Who argues a lot after Grandmother's funeral?

4. What does Mother think of Fred?

5. Whose funeral does Davy attend in Chapter 1?

6. What was the last meal Grandmother made Davy?

7. Who helps Davy move to New York?

8. Who does Davy spend New Year's day with?

9. What animal is Davy drawn to at the Museum of Natural History?

10. Who is Fred?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore how the relationship between Davy and Altschuler changes throughout the novel. What hardships do they endure throughout their friendship, and how do they resolve these problems? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

The story is told entirely from Davy's perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Davy's point of view. How does viewing the events from Davy's point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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