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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. Which of the following words best describes the relationship between Tex and Mason based only on this chapter?

2. Why does Tex feel the hitchhiker died?

3. How long has Tex known Lem?

4. What does Mason chastise Tex for?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT a member of Tex's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tex upset with Mason at the end of this chapter?

2. What happened to Tex's mother?

3. How does Tex react to Mason's news?

4. In what way is Mason impressive in this chapter?

5. How did Tex start the riot?

6. Why do Tex and Jamie keep it secret that they are dating?

7. Why did Tex and Jamie end their relationship at the end of this chapter?

8. How does Pop react to the situation that Tex has gotten himself in?

9. What do you believe is Tex's favorite activity to do?

10. Why do you think Mason is skipping the fair this year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the many good choices that Tex makes throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Tex often embarrasses himself, particularly around girls. Write an essay describing some of the incidents and make an evaluation as to your rationale as to why Tex is so immature and uneducated when it comes to flirting with girls. Remember to use supporting details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Tex enjoyed one book in particular and at the end compares his relationship to Mason to an event in the book. Write an essay comparing the relationship between yourself and someone else to that of Tex and Mason in this book. Be sure to include specific examples.

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