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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. In "Tap Dancing on God's Piano", why does Phoebe begin talking about Mick to everyone?
2. How old does Phoebe say Mick was when their parents bought him a bike helmet?
3. How does Phoebe begin her speech at the assembly?
4. Who else will be part of the assembly Phoebe is asked to join in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
5. In "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven", what does Phoebe first see when she returns home from school?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Phoebe changes her mind about taking part in the bike safety assembly, what does she compare it to?
2. What makes Mick decide to be cremated?
3. How does Phoebe feel before attending Mick's memorial service?
4. What does the school janitor say at Mick's memorial service?
5. How does Phoebe feel about returning to school after Mick's death?
6. Why does Mrs. Berryhill call Phoebe into her office in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
7. What does Phoebe's father say about the dangerous intersection in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
8. Why does Zoe call someone a moron in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
9. Why does Phoebe bring a Mother's Day card with her to Mick's memorial service?
10. What does Phoebe dream in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is this novel a commentary on family? Consider Phoebe's family as well as Zoe's family. Also, how do non-related families (school, community, friends) work within this commentary?
Essay Topic 2
How is "Mick Harte Was Here" a commentary on childhood? Consider how this novel defines childhood and what is says about the fragility of this period.
Essay Topic 3
How does the author use humor throughout this novel and within Phoebe's narration? What is the effect of this use of humor? How does this technique fit in, or not fit in, with the greater themes at work in "Mick Harte Was Here"?
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