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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 does David realize Ruth is doing with Susan?

2. Who bites Ruth?

3. Who is told to stay out of the ice box?

4. Who's parents does David learn died in a car accident?

5. Where is David rarely allowed to sleep over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the neighborhood's reaction to the abuse of Meg.

2. What is The Game?

3. Why is Meg confronted by the Chandler family in Chapter 22?

4. Discuss the painting Meg gives David.

5. What is the result of the boys spying in Chapter 8?

6. What does David learn and see happen in Chapter 14 when arriving home inebriated?

7. What happens when Ruth recruits the children to get rid of the trees full of tent worms?

8. What does David notice about Meg's arm and what is Meg's reaction to living at the Chandler family home?

9. Discuss the ring Meg wears.

10. When David finds himself alone at the carnival, what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of dialogue in the story. Include how it is used and also the positive and negative effects it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of foils in the story and the effect they have on the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Meg and Susan and the role it plays in the story.

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