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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 is the first to defend Jack and August when kids from another school threaten them?

2. In Part VI, what does August compare his ears to?

3. In Part VI, where does Julian start leaving notes for Jack and August?

4. What do they name the puppy August gets after returning from the nature reserve?

5. How many episodes of "Star Wars" did Miranda watch for August's sake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jack and August go into the woods when the bathrooms are full?

2. What does Miranda miss most about Via's friendship?

3. What does Isabel mean when she says that like sees like?

4. What does August's mom say when he asks her if he will always have to worry about jerks?

5. Who was Beulah?

6. How does Justin describe Jack in Part V?

7. What types of tricks do Julian and his cronies play on Jack in February?

8. What type of person is Miranda's mother?

9. What do Via and Dad bring home with them when August returns from the nature retreat?

10. What changes and what doesn't after the trip to the nature reserve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August's family, friends, schoolmates, and teachers/administrators think he is special. What makes August so special to these people and why doesn't he think he is special?

Essay Topic 2

Summer turns down an opportunity to become a part of the popular group. What are Summer's reasons for not wanting to be a part of the popular group?

Essay Topic 3

In Part V, Olivia doesn't want everyone in her high school to know about August. Why doesn't Olivia want everyone to know about her brother?

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