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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attends the funeral of the hitchhiker?

2. Who picks Tex up after he walks out of the school?

3. What do Tex and Mason decide to do as the book closes?

4. Where did Mason attack Lem?

5. Why does Tex think Mason should be relieved and happy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In this novel, Tex often gets into trouble in school, yet the teachers and vice principal seem to support him. Write an essay explaining why this is the case. Use supporting details from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the relationship between Cole and Tex throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your essay.

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