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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. Where does Mother live?

2. Who is Mary Lou Gerrity?

3. Why does Davy go to a cemetery?

4. What kind of dog is Fred?

5. Who is paying for Davy's education?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Davy want to live?

2. Who is Mr. Henderson?

3. What does Mother think of Fred?

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

5. What role is Davy assigned for a school play?

6. How long has Davy lived with Grandmother?

7. Who does Mother say can come to New York in Chapter 6?

8. Where does Uncle Bert say he wants to visit in Chapter 5?

9. Who is Stephanie?

10. Why are all the adults fighting at Grandmother's house in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Davy and his father. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it affect Davy? What does he want from his relationship? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Davy's move to New York. How is his life different from his life and Boston? In what ways does the move have a positive or negative effect on Davy?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore relationship between Davy and Grandmother. What kind of relationship do they have, and how does Grandmother's death affect Davy? Use evidence from the text as support.

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