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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. Who did Mikey hate?

2. How did Khalid die?

3. What does Sandy call King?

4. What is mealtime like after Khalid dies?

5. Where does King find Sandy on the night of the search party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there a search party in town?

2. Who is Jasmine?

3. What does King tell Sandy about his brother?

4. Why does Camille feel bad after a kid goes missing?

5. How does Khalid die?

6. What does King's dad tell him before he leaves for school?

7. Who does King give information to about the missing kid?

8. Who is writing a movie script?

9. Who at school does King think might have a crush on him?

10. Who does King allow to hide in his tent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how King's father's perception of gay people impacts him. How does it impact King's own perception of his father and their relationship? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring King's idea about dragonflies. Why are dragonflies such a prominent symbol in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore how King’s realization that he is gay affects the people around him (friends, family, peers). How do they feel about this, and how do their opinions impact King? Use evidence to support your ideas.

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