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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 17, how many mice did Arthur keep as pets.

2. In Chapter 17, how long did Milligan spend in protective isolation until he was released in August?

3. Whose painting sold when Allen got a job at a flower shop in Lancaster in Chapter 10?

4. When Ragen and Arthur decide to put Billy asleep, who do they want to do the talking for them?

5. When did Tommy give Marlene an engagement ring?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Tommy upset with Marlene on the day Milligan was released from Lebanon?

2. Why was Allen fired from a job at the J.C. Penney distribution center?

3. Who was Jason?

4. Who was Bobby, and why did he have to be removed from the spot?

5. Why was Jim called home in Chapter 15?

6. How long was Milligan in the Navy, and why was he discharged?

7. What were Arthur's rules of conduct, and what were the consequences of breaking the rules?

8. In Chapter 9, why did Allen tell Dr. Brown at the Fairfield County Clinic for Guidance and Mental Health that he came to the clinic without an appointment?

9. How and why did rules get changed at Zanesville Youth Camp while Milligan was there?

10. Why did John W. Young, principal of Stanbery Junior High refer Billy to Fairfield County Clinic for Guidance and Mental Health?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Information about Milligan’s treatment was leaked to the press. How did the articles affect Milligan and Dr. Caul? How did the articles influence legislators and laws? What is revealed about journalism and its power by the publication of the articles?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur studied the behavior of those allowed to come on the spot and the chaos that often erupted. Why did Arthur decide a code of conduct was needed for the personalities?

Essay Topic 3

April asked Ragen to kill Chalmer. Why did Ragen at first refuse to kill Chalmer? Why did he change his mind?

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