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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie hope for the prom night?
(a) That everyone has a great time and is safe.
(b) That everyone's pictures turn out bad.
(c) That nobody shows up for the party.
(d) That his sister has a terrible time.

2. What event are many people in cars going to?
(a) A football game.
(b) A party.
(c) A parade.
(d) A concert.

3. What prank do the seniors pull as part of their tradition?
(a) Covering the hallway with confetti.
(b) Filling the swimming pool with grape Kool-Aid.
(c) Toilet papering the trees in front of the school.
(d) Turning the gym into a maze.

4. How does Charlie feel about Sam leaving for college?
(a) Sad.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Indifferent.

5. Which of the following best describes Charlie's academic performance?
(a) He struggles with most subjects.
(b) He is an average student.
(c) He excels in math but struggles in English.
(d) He consistently gets straight A's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary Elizabeth react to Charlie's presence at her house?

2. What does the author mean by be a filter, not a sponge?

3. Why does Charlie want to put the letter in a mailbox?

4. Why does Charlie visit Bill's town house on Saturday?

5. What does Chalrie do at the party at Craig's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the impact of Charlie's sensitive and observant nature on his relationships. How do his observations influence his interactions with others?

2. Explain the significance of Charlie's letter to his unnamed friend. How does Charlie's openness in his letters reflect his growth and emotional development?

3. Describe the scene and emotions from Charlie's perspective when he and his friends run after the sunset. What significance does this moment hold for him?

4. Analyze the significance of music in Charlie's life. How does it serve as a form of connection, expression, and emotional release for him?

5. Describe Charlie's experience on the last day of school and his decision to sit in the front of the bus. How does he feel about the different groups of kids on the bus? How does this experience reflect his thoughts on unity and differences?

6. Explain the significance of the bond between Charlie and Sam. How does Sam's advice guide Charlie's actions and decisions?

7. Analyze Charlie's perspective on unity and diversity during the graduation ceremony. How does his observation of the different speeches and the overall ceremony reinforce his thoughts on the broader social dynamics within the school and his own family?

8. Discuss the atmosphere and events during Charlie's sister's graduation ceremony. How does Charlie's family dynamic manifest during this event? How does Charlie react to his sister's speech and the overall celebration?

9. Explain the significance of Charlie's encounter with the TV news sportsman and his family's reaction to the news. How does this incident reveal Charlie's internal struggles and his relationship with his family?

10. Explore the concept of identity in the novel. How does Charlie's self-perception evolve throughout the story, and what events contribute to this change?

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