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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 color glasses does Benny remember that the librarian at Children's Hour had?

2. What was the name of the guy Annabelle was dating when she met Kenji?

3. In Chapter 19, why is Mrs. Wong in the hospital?

4. On what level does Slavoj, the old hobo in a wheelchair and the Random Acts of Kindness, sign tell Benny to meet him in Chapter 19?

5. What is Dr. Melanie's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the Aleph take Benny to see Slavoj, the Bottleman in Chapter 32?

2. How does the old hobo help Benny get in the library the first time Benny skips school?

3. How does Benny write himself an excuse to miss school and monitor his mother's email account?

4. What are some of the coping techniques Benny uses on the bus when he goes to the library in Chapter 16?

5. How is Kenji hit by a truck driver?

6. What book does Annabelle buy at Michael's and how does the Book explain the purchase?

7. Why does Benny punch a window in his school classroom?

8. Where does Annabelle work?

9. In Chapter 20, why is Mrs. Wong in the hospital?

10. How is Kenji's body transported to the crematorium?

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 are bullies at Benny’s school? How and why do they bully him?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 34, Benny does not seem to understand or be interested in Annabelle’s feelings. Why is it difficult for Benny to understand his mother and her challenges?

Essay Topic 3

Benny and Slavoj both hear voices. Why does Benny think hearing the voices means he is crazy, and Slavoj sees the voices as a gift?

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