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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. Who reminds Robin of Paul?

2. What does Georgie have a talent for?

3. Why does Mrs. Harper pull the Alice in Wonderland skit?

4. Where does Georgie usually meet Robin?

5. What does Georgie do in secret while watching play rehearsals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Georgie punch one of the other boys at the school?

2. Why does Georgie refuse to join the drama class?

3. How does Georgie save the play?

4. Why does Richie quit the play?

5. How does Robin die?

6. What does Georgie do after the service for Robin?

7. Why did Robin like having Paul around?

8. What does Mrs. Harper do when she sees what Georgie is doing after Robin's service?

9. Why does Georgie realize he has been hating Mrs. Harper?

10. What does Georgie do after hearing all the stories at the over-nighter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Life and Death were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations, and why are they generally presented together?

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Irene Hunt have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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