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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. What does Melvin Kent tell Johnny late one night?

2. Where does Johnny say the Kent family can gather?

3. What word does Caddie use to describe the pigeon hunting?

4. Who does Johnny think is causing trouble with the Indians?

5. Where does the community hold its church services?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Obediah puts his feet on Maggie's desk?

2. What happens when Caddie is preparing to ride away after hearing a nasty rumor?

3. How do the Woodlawns react to Katie being in their house?

4. What does Edmund want to take Nero for and how does the family react to this request?

5. What does Mr. Tanner ask Johnny to fix, and why?

6. Why does Johnny say he doesn't want his part of the Woodlawn fortune?

7. What does Harriet do after they get word of the possible Indian uprising?

8. What do Caddie and her brothers do at the beginning of the book?

9. What side of the Civil War does Johnny take?

10. What happens when Caddie tries to fix the circuit rider's clock by herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Caddie endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

This plot took place during the Civil War. How did this historic event shape the main characters in the book?

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