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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. What is the name of the Redmonds' dog?

2. What is the name of the school Charlie is supposed to be attending?

3. Where does Mr. Peacock hit Mrs. Feehan in Chapter 9?

4. How many jumps does Charlie manage in a row in Chapter 10?

5. What does Mr. Redmond's wife need fixed?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is a highlight of the family's Saturday night?

2. What news does Nostrils have in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Clarrie do when he goes to the park with Charlie and Nostrils?

4. What happens when Charlie is playing football with Nostrils?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Mr. Redmond teach Charlie?

6. What assignment do Dasher and Squizzy Taylor give Charlie and the other boys?

7. In Chapter 9, why does Charlie go to bed after running in the streets?

8. What does Charlie do during his first week of working for Squizzy?

9. What is said about Charlie being the man of the house in Chapter 10?

10. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charlie runs away when Nostrils is attacked by Barlow and his friends. Why does Charlie run away? Why does he not help Nostrils? Why is Charlie later ashamed of his actions?

Essay Topic 2

The Redmonds are next-door neighbors to Charlie and his family. What type of relationship do Mr. Redmond and Charlie have? How does the relationship benefit both of them?

Essay Topic 3

Charlie has a difficult life and lives in a poverty-stricken area. Would Charlie be justified in being pessimistic about life and the future? Why and how does Charlie have hope in spite of his circumstances?

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