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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. Why does Joey go to the nurse after sneaking out of class when he has a substitute?

2. What does Joey scream after hurting a class mate?

3. What does Joey's mother do when she sees the dirty band aid Joey picks up?

4. What advice does Joey get about moving forward?

5. What does Joey try to replace the severed nose of his classmate with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joey's mother ask of Joey when they are sitting in the car eating their fast food?

2. What three things does Ed promise Joey will get from the new school he is attending?

3. What does Joey realize during his first break at his new school?

4. What do Joey and his mother do to entertain themselves on the trip to Pittsburgh?

5. What is Joey's punishment for hurting one of his classmates?

6. What did Ms. Maxy do after the accident with another classmate that caused Joey's feelings to be hurt?

7. What does Ed tell Joey when they first meet?

8. Why does Joey go to Pittsburgh?

9. What does Joey gain from sneaking out with the gifted students when he has a substitute?

10. What was Joey doing just before he hurt one of his classmates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did Joey's dog symbolize, and why was it so important for Joey to get a dog?

Essay Topic 2

What inspired Joey to make the world a better place, and why was this such an ironic part of this plot?

Essay Topic 3

What happens in Pittsburgh, and why is this so substantial in Joey's life?

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