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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 Max's rules for superheros, what is the first thing that a superhero must do?

2. How long does Max think he might be stuck in his locker in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Max say that he has stuck to his butt?

4. What is the name of Max's little brother?

5. In Chapter 7 in a text that Max sends to Erin, how long does he say that it will be before he calls her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Max think will happen in Chapter 9 when he finally gets home?

2. Why does Max turn around in the vent and what happens when he does in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 2, how does Max think his story will end and what does he warn readers?

4. In Chapter 6, what does Max decide still needs to be done?

5. How does Max remember ruining his fifth birthday party?

6. How does Max imagine that he could have broken out of his locker if he had had a plan?

7. What potential does Max see in the boiler room?

8. Who are the burglars in Chapter 5, and what do they look like?

9. In Chapter 8, how does Max get away from Ralph?

10. In Chapter 1, how does Max's morning start out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

A comedy of errors is a situation or event that is made ridiculous by the number of mistakes that are made. Why are the various situations that happen with Max and the burglars a comedy of errors?

Essay Topic 3

Flashbacks are a literary device used to provide information about events that took place before the story began. How does the author use flashbacks in the novel? How does the author’s choice to use flashbacks affect the plot?

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