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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. Why does Brad's parents send him to rehabilitation?
2. What does Charlie feel while sitting between Sam and Patrick in the pickup truck?
3. Why does Charlie's dad declare the television series MASH as a great series?
4. How do Charlie and his mother show their affection for Aunt Helen at her grave?
5. What is Charlie's brother's reaction to the television episode of MASH?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?
2. How does Charlie feel about the magazines that feature interviews with movie stars?
3. What is the significance of the name Nothing in shop class?
4. Why does Charlie have mixed feelings about his parents?
5. Explore the significance of Sam's gift to Charlie – the old typewriter and the request to write about him sometime. How does this gift reflect their bond and Charlie's evolving feelings for Sam?
6. How does Charlie view the concept of glory days and what does he associate with them?
7. What is the significance of Charlie's exchange with his grandfather after the Thanksgiving meal?
8. Why is Charlie thankfull for his brother playing football on television? How does this affect the family gathering?
9. Describe Charlie's feelings and thoughts when he presents the tape to Patrick as a gift. How does the tape symbolize their friendship, and why does Charlie hope it will have a particular impact on Patrick?
10. Analyze Charlie's reflections on the gifts he gives and receives during the holiday party. How do these gifts reveal the dynamics of his relationships with his friends?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does the tunnel symbolize in the novel, and how does its imagery relate to Charlie's personal struggles and growth?
Essay Topic 2
Explore the symbolism behind the mixtapes given to Charlie and how they serve as a reflection of his relationships and emotions.
Essay Topic 3
How do empathy and understanding play a significant role in Charlie's relationships, and how do they contribute to his sense of belonging?
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