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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. For what play was Zoe stage manager last spring?

2. Who does Duncan think the man who assaulted Karel looks like?

3. Where does Duncan see a sign for a free dog?

4. How many points does a compass have?

5. In Chapter 12, who does Matthew partner with for fencing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karel remember about the man who picked him up?

2. How do the Lang children do in school?

3. What do Matthew, Zoe, and Duncan find when they are walking home from school?

4. Why did Zoe break up with Anthony?

5. What advice does Mr. Griffin give Duncan about his drawing?

6. What does Zoe remember about writing a poem aout her grandfather in Chapter 4?

7. What good and bad happened when a neighbor's dog bit Duncan?

8. What does the man look like who attacked Karel?

9. Who does Zoe follow in Chapter 15?

10. What do the Langs learn about Karel's father, Frank, when he comes to visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zoe wants to make a pact to be truthful for a week. Why does Zoe suggest making a pact to tell no lies for a week? How difficult is it to be honest? What do Zoe and her siblings learn about lying and honesty through the pact?

Essay Topic 2

The Boy in the Field is a coming-of-age story. How do Matthew, Zoe, and Duncan mature and grow in the novel? Is/Are there an incident or incidents that contribute greatly to their maturity and growth?

Essay Topic 3

The setting in a book is the place or places where the action takes place. Where does the story take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

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