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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Mike feel guilty about Piggot's offer?
2. Who weighs over 300 pounds?
3. Who does Mike feel indebted to?
4. Who invites Mike to a county club?
5. Who has high blood pressure?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Goble like about Mike?
2. What does Mike like about Andrew?
3. How much does Nate weigh?
4. Who does Mike find working at a Subway?
5. Who job offer does Mike turn down from a rich person?
6. Who is always protesting in the street?
7. Who breaks up a protest at Walmart?
8. Who invites Mike to a country club?
9. What new business venture does Mike pursue?
10. Who has high blood pressure?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in which you explore the concept of queerness in the novel. How is queerness handled in the novel via its characters and their understandings of queerness? What message do you think Evison is trying to present regarding queerness? Use examples from the text as support.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay exploring the relationship between Mike and Tino. In what ways does Tino function as a reflection or alternate version of Mike? Use examples from the text as support.
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