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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 are Ned's favorite singers to play on the jukebox at the Mohawk Grill?

2. What does Ned tell Sam about Rose's business?

3. By the fifth grade, what role does Ned take at church?

4. What is the purpose of "Money People"?

5. During Ned's first full day of living with Sam, whom does he meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What fills a large portion of Ned's summer break?

2. What happens with Father Michaels and Jenny?

3. What do Claude Schwartz, Jr.'s actions say about his personality?

4. Why does Ned begin to live a double life?

5. Why does Drew begin the organization, "Money People"?

6. At the beginning of his stay with Sam, why is Ned uncomfortable?

7. Why would Sam leave Ned in the basement?

8. Why does Sam infuriate Jenny?

9. What does the author mean when he writes that "Ned now has about two dozen negligent fathers looking after him"?

10. How is attending church like drinking for Jenny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does death play in "The Risk Pool"?

Essay Topic 2

What does Ned learn from his experience at the Mohawk Grill?

Essay Topic 3

How does Jenny abuse drugs and situations to feed her addictive personality?

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