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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 is always giving Mike book suggestions?

2. Who treats their family to a buffet breakfast?

3. Who does Mike's mom consider to be family?

4. What is Mike's favorite pasttime?

5. What does Mike do for work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who moves into Mike's house?

2. Who is Travis?

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

4. Why does Mike get fired from his job?

5. Who is Andrew?

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

7. Who is Chaz?

8. Who is Doug Goble?

9. What does Mike do for work?

10. Who is Nate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of family in the novel. Why is family important to Mike in particular, and in what ways does he demonstrate that family almost always comes first for him? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Andrew. What is this relationship like, and in what ways does it grow and change throughout the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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