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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. How does the school production of Julias Caesar end?

2. Why is Mother upset in Chapter 22?

3. Why does Altschuler get mad at Davy in Chapter 17?

4. Who dies in Chapter 22?

5. Who takes Davy to the zoo in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who takes Davy to the zoo?

2. Why does Davy make a scene in a department store?

3. What kind of candy does Davy hate?

4. What do Altschuler and Davy do at Gimbels?

5. Who is Altschuler from originally?

6. Who does Mother tell Davy not to compare her to?

7. Why does Davy decline Altschuler's invitation to spend a Saturday at his house?

8. Who dies in Chapter 22?

9. What does Father suggest to Davy about Altschuler?

10. Who does Stephanie give her roast beef to in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the character of Stephanie. What is her relationship to Davy, and how does Davy feel about her? Is this a positive relationship? Why or why not? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mother's alcoholism. How does Mother's drinking affect her relationship with Davy? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Davy's anger in the weeks following Fred's death. What is he angry about, and who is he angry at? Who does he blame for Fred's demise? Use examples from the text as support.

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