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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. When does Tex think their father will return?

2. How does the vice principal generally respond when Tex is sent there?

3. Why is Tex surprised to see Mason at home after school?

4. Which word best describes how Tex feels when Cole is around?

5. Which of the following characters is the protagonist in this novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mason ruin Tex's good mood?

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

3. What was one event in this chapter which could be considered good thinking on Tex's part?

4. Why did Lem leave school and town?

5. What is Tex facing for the second time that same day?

6. What kind of summer job did the Miss Johnson find for Tex?

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

8. How does Tex apologize to Johnny?

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

10. What does the fortune teller advise Tex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how bullying occurred throughout this novel. Use specific examples from the novel to provide examples 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

Write an essay describing how the relationship between Mason and Tex might improve once Mason has gone off to college.

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