A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, The Rescue

1. Explain why Dave is so anxious about finishing the dishes on time in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

2. Discuss why Dave does not mind having to run to school.

3. Describe the lunch Dave has been taking to school for the past three years in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

4. Describe the condition of Dave's mother on a typical day in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

5. Explain what the school requires Dave to do before school every day in Chapter 1, The Rescue.