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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 hugged Steve after the announcement of most original float?

2. How many shots of tequila does Steve drink with Toby?

3. What color was the envelope that was left on Steve's bar for him and his sister?

4. What is the name of Sarah's boyfriend?

5. Why didn't Dub and Steve go to the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in Houston, Sophomore Year where Steve comes to the kitchen while his father is there.

2. What differences are obvious between the two Merit Finalists at Wakefield High?

3. What was Steve and Dub's first date?

4. Describe what happens the night after the completion of the homecoming float between Rhonda and Steve and what are the consequences?

5. Cap's is the place that Steve goes to after school. What is it and why is it good for Steve?

6. Steve's sophomore year Doug and Steve formed a new group after they are done with Skate or Die. What was the second club and what did it mean?

7. Doug Chappell is Steve's best friend who has formed a club at school for what reason?

8. Describe two members of the GOD club.

9. After transferring, Steve is in jeopardy of failing senior year. What is the plan devised by Mr.DeMouy to get Steve to graduate? Why did he devise this plan?

10. What is Steve's concern in regard to his father meeting Dub?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve realizes he doesn't want to be one of the stoners any longer while at the wake for Kurt Cobain.

What is significant about this realization? What does it mean for the main character? How would the story have been different without this realization?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the purpose of the club that Doug started called GOD. In what ways did the club contradict itself? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Divorced families are becoming more common. In what ways is Steve's family typical for a divorced family? In what ways are they atypical?

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