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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. In Chapter 8, when does Jerry remember that his mother died?

2. In Chapter 8, what is The Goober feeling when he is in Brother Eugene's homeroom?

3. In Chapter 12, what does legend say is a sign that the coach accepts a boy as a football player?

4. What grades does Emile get in Chapter 7?

5. How tall is Jerry?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what happened that makes Emile think that Archie has a photo of him in a compromising position?

2. What assignment does Archie give seniors in Chapter 20 and why?

3. How does Jerry feel at the end of Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 14 who is chosen to be treasurer for the chocolate sale and how does he feel about being treasurer?

5. In Chapter 6, why does Brother Leon calls Bailey a cheater?

6. How do The Vigils react when Archie tells them that he has pledged the backing of The Vigils for the chocolate sale?

7. How is Emile described in Chapter 7?

8. What is the black box?

9. What happens when Jerry refuses to sell chocolates in Chapter 13?

10. In Chapter 11, how does Archie feel as he watches the destruction of Room 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Archie does not seem to have a well-developed sense of what is right and what is wrong. What do Archie’s actions reveal about Archie’s sense of right and wrong? Would Archie be considered to be amoral? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In the desire to sell the chocolates, everyone turns against Jerry. How would you describe the treatment that Jerry endures because he will not sell the chocolates? In what way is the treatment that Jerry receives inhumane? Are some teachers any better than the students regarding the treatment of Jerry? What is revealed about inhumane treatment through Jerry's experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Archie is a keen observer of the people around him. How does Archie observe and evaluate the people he interacts with? How is body language used to help Archie and others determine what a person is feeling? How is that information used to manipulate people?

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