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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 23, what sport does Goober say that he will not go out for in the spring?

2. What comparison is used to describe the way that Jerry's progress is like through the halls of the school in Chapter 34?

3. In Chapter 34, how many boxes of chocolates have sold?

4. Where are Archie and Obie sitting at the beginning of Chapter 39?

5. In Chapter 22, how many boxes of chocolates has Sulkey sold?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what happens to Jerry after he takes Carter down in football?

2. In Chapter 25, what does the summons to The Vigils meeting look like and what air does it have?

3. In Chapter 30, when did Goober stop selling chocolates and why?

4. At the end of Chapter 21, why does Obie tell Archie that The Vigils are involved in the problem with Jerry not selling chocolates?

5. At the end of Chapter 34, what does Archie have planned?

6. How does Jerry get through the night at the end of Chapter 32?

7. What does Brother Leon want Archie and The Vigils to do at the end of Chapter 24 to get the chocolates sold?

8. What are the prizes for the raffle and what else do the kids get to buy with their ticket?

9. In Chapter 22, what do the figures for the chocolate sale reveal to Brian?

10. In Chapter 29, how are sales being juggled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jerry grows up and loses his innocence in the novel. What does Jerry experience in the novel that helps him mature and make his own decisions? How do those experiences cause him to lose his innocence?

Essay Topic 2

Jerry does not realize the meaning of a quote on a poster in his locker until he refuses to sell the chocolates. What does Jerry experience because of his refusal to sell the chocolates? How do those experiences help Jerry to understand what it means to disturb the universe? How does that understanding direct Jerry’s actions?

Essay Topic 3

Brother Leon uses intimidation to get what he wants. How does Brother Leon use intimidation to get others to do what he wants? Who else uses intimidation? Why does the use of intimidation become dangerous?

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