Henry Slesar

Middle grade

Short Story

Fiction

Guide

Study Guide

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Overview

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Examination Day Summary and Study Guide

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Background

Examination Day Background

Story Analysis

Examination Day Story Analysis

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Character Analysis

Examination Day Character Analysis

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Themes

Examination Day Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Examination Day Symbols & Motifs

Literary Devices

Examination Day Literary Devices

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