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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dwayne changes his profession to what?

2. How does Sonny's eye get hurt?

3. Whose house does Sonny visit at the end of the book?

4. How much money do Genevieve and Sam each give Sonny and Dwayne?

5. When Dwayne comes home from boot camp how does he hook up with Sonny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It says in the book that after Sonny hit the referee in the back of the head during the basketball game he was a celebrity amongst the students. Why would this make him a celebrity? How long do you think this will last?

Essay Topic 2

The first time Sonny drives Ruth to the doctor there is an uncomfortable silence in the car for the ride there. What do you think Sonny is thinking? What do you think Ruth is thinking? Why do you think neither one of them spoke?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how the character of Ruth makes you feel. Are you sad for her? Does her character frustrate you? What is your response to this character?

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