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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 Chapter 35, who replaces a Spanish-home-owning politician in Beartown?

2. In Chapter 21, what were in presents on Benji's bed?

3. What does a video show in Chapter 26?

4. In Chapter 23, how many beers does Benji win?

5. In Chapter 22, why does Ramona hire Benji to work at the Bearskin?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, why do Benji's sisters get upset when Benji leaves presents for his nieces and nephews?

2. In Chapter 32, why does Benji not train with the hockey team?

3. In Chapter 33, what stops Benji from killing himself?

4. In Chapter 31, what picture appears from an anonymous online account?

5. What does Teemu say to Benji at the end of Chapter 39?

6. In Chapter 22, when does the Beartown hockey team realize that Benji is their team captain?

7. In Chapter 23, how does Peter lack a killer instinct, and how has that affected his hockey playing?

8. In Chapter 28, what does Leo find hanging from his locker at school and what does it symbolize?

9. In Chapter 30, why does Ana not meet Maya at the island?

10. What happens when Benji walks into the Bearskin in Chapter 37?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter titles often describe things that will take place in the novel. How do chapter titles reveal plot elements? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

Kevin Erdahl’s father believes that there are three types of people. What are the three types of people according to Erdahl? What is revealed about winning and winners by classifying people as winners, losers, and watchers?

Essay Topic 3

The Pack is a group of men who are like brothers to one another. What does the pack use to achieve its goals? Are they always violent? What is revealed about the dual nature of the Pack?

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