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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 does Mike consider a bigot?

2. What is Mitzel's?

3. What does Mike's mom do for work?

4. Who is Gina Costerello?

5. Who is Doug Goble?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is always making homophobic comments?

2. Who does Mike take care of when he is not working?

3. What is Chief Seattle Days?

4. Who is Nate?

5. Where is Mike's favorite place to pass time?

6. Who moves into a shed?

7. Who gets arrested in How to Seize the Day?

8. What place has the narrator always wanted to visit?

9. Why does Mike always eat at Mitzel's?

10. Who is Doug Goble?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Remy. What is this relationship like, and why is it important? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

The story is told entirely from Mike's perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Mike's point of view. How does viewing the events from Mike's point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Mike's love of literature. What role does literature and reading play in Mike's life? Use examples from the text as support.

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