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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. Which of the following is NOT part of Jasper Jones's reputation?

2. Which of the following is an example of personification from Chapter Four?

3. Why items does Jasper admit to Charlie to having stolen?

4. Which is NOT a rumor about Warwick Trent?

5. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Would you describe Jeffrey and Charlie's friendship as close?

2. Why does Jasper fear that he will be accused of Laura's murder?

3. What are some of the problems between Charlie and his mother?

4. In what ways is Eliza similar to Audrey Hepburn's movie characters?

5. Why does Charlie not admire Superman?

6. Why does Charlie admire Batman?

7. What is the history of the study in the Bucktin household? How might its current use a study create turmoil?

8. Charlie keeps referring to his choice to wear shoes as "pansy" (25). Why does he feel this way?

9. How has the search for Laura changed in Chapter Four?

10. Why might Jeffrey Lu takes great chances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Charlie thinks of the way he walks in relation to others. Sometimes he is behind, other times he is in the lead or walking side-by-side with someone else. Write an essay in which you discuss the changes in Charlie's character as he relates to others in this way.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay detailing the many lessons that Jasper Jones has to teach Charlie Bucktin and the town of Corrigan.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, trees are of special symbolic importance. We see many different types of trees, and they are connected with different relationships, characters, and plot points. Write an essay in which you detail the symbolism of at least one type of tree mentioned.

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