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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. As Geoffrey and Toby communicate more and more, what does Toby realize about his brother?

2. Kenneth spends all of his time in Dwight's house:

3. Why does Mrs. Howard make Toby uncomfortable?

4. What does Mr. Howard think will be difficult for Toby to adjust to at Hill?

5. Which of the following does not bother Toby about Arthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the older boys Toby hangs out with.

2. Why can't Toby apologize to the Welshes? How do Chuck and Mr. Bolger react to this?

3. Why does Toby take Dwight's guns?

4. Why does Toby try to spend more time with Pearl? What does this show about how their relationship has changed?

5. How does Toby attempt to convince Mr. Howard that he deserves a scholarship to Hill?

6. What is notable about the clothes the Howards purchase for Toby? What is ironic about the situation?

7. Why do Toby and his friends go to the Welsh's farm? What happens as a result of their actions?

8. Why is Chuck pressured to marry Tina Flood?

9. What news does Toby receive from Hill? How does he react?

10. Why does Mr. Howard think Hill will be tough on Toby? How does Toby respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Detail the chain of events that lead to Toby's invitation to Paris. What is required of Toby before he can go? How do the people in Toby's life react to the news? In your opinion, why does Toby decide not to go to Paris? Include specific examples to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Toby believes that by changing his name and his appearance, he will change his identity. Provide specific examples of this. Discuss why Toby has this belief and how it influences what he presents to the world.

Essay Topic 3

Initially, Geoffrey and Toby do not have much of a relationship. How do we know this? What happens that makes Toby more open to communicating with his brother? By the end of the book, in what ways has Geoffrey and Toby's relationship changed?

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