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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 Chapter 11, where do Nostrils and Charlie go?

2. In Chapter 10, where is Charlie when he boxes with a mannequin?

3. How many logs does Charlie manage to gather in Chapter 3?

4. Where might Charlie be able to get a job sticking labels on jam tins?

5. What is the name of the Redmonds' dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how does Charlie get wood to take home to burn?

2. What happens when Charlie hits Mr. Peacock with a cricket bat in Chapter 9?

3. What happens when Charlie goes to get wood on Saturday morning in Chapter 7?

4. What does Charlie say about his mother's cooking in Chapter 4?

5. Why do Nostrils and Charlie hide in some bushes during a delivery for Squizzy in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

9. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

10. In Chapter 11, what does Charlie notice about Nostrils?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who bullies Charlie and Nostrils? How does the bullying change Nostrils’ life?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood Runner, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Charlie is offered a job running for Squizzy Taylor. Why does Charlie’s mother not want him to take the job? Why does Charlie take the job anyway?

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