ANSWER KEY

1.) b

2.) c

3.) c

4.) a

5.) c

6.) a

7.) b

8.) c

9.) c

10.) a

11.) a

12.) b

13.) c

14.) a

15.) a

ESSAY TOPICS - BOOK REPORT IDEAS

1. Explain how Scotty Reardon's death is an example of how adults can go too far while teaching children or young people about life.

2. Describe what happens in the bleachers while the players wait for Coach Rake to die. How does this experience contribute to Neely's catharsis?...........


............. 10. Neely leaves the other players who came to the funeral with the promise that he will return the following year to mark the first anniversary of Eddie Rake's death with them. Do you think he will keep his promise? Why or why not? Be specific.

The complete study guide is currently available as a downloadable PDF, RTF, or MS Word DOC file from the PinkMonkey MonkeyNotes download store. The complete study guide contains summaries and notes for all of the chapters; detailed analysis of the themes, plot structure, and characters; important quotations and analysis; detailed analysis of symbolism, motifs, and imagery; a key facts summary; detailed analysis of the use of foreshadowing and irony; a multiple-choice quiz, and suggested book report ideas and essay topics.

Copyright ©2007 TheBestNotes.com. All Rights Reserved.
Distribution without the written consent of TheBestNotes.com is strictly prohibited.