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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 calls King's parents?

2. Who is Jasmine's story about?

3. Why does King hide in Sandy's bushes?

4. What does King try to explain to his parents about Sandy?

5. Why is King upset when Sandy is found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does King's family go for a trip?

2. Why does King keep a secret from Jasmine?

3. What does King try to explain to his parents about Sandy when he is found?

4. Who does King start to date at school?

5. Who is Auntie Idris?

6. Why does King hide in Sandy's bushes?

7. How does Sandy escape his house?

8. Where does King take Sandy to hide?

9. What does Mikey ask King about Sandy?

10. What does Sandy reveal about his dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of grief. Who experiences grief in the novel, and how do they grieve? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the theme of race in the novel. In what ways do discussions of race and racism show up in the novel? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of feeling alone. Who feels lonely in the novel, and in what ways do we see that feeling portrayed (through language, behavior, etc.). Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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