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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. Where are the votes put when they are written?

2. What does Caddie dream about before the day of the big decision?

3. What happens that makes Harriet cry for the first time Caddie remembers?

4. Where does Caddie keep the gift that Indian John leaves for her when he comes to the Woodlawn's house?

5. Which of the following in NOT an appropriate payment for the peep show?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hetty say to Caddie the morning after her punishment from Harriet?

2. Why does Caddie spend her money on the Hankinson children?

3. What news does Mr. Tanner bring to the Woodlawns?

4. What happens when Annabelle tries to ride Pete?

5. What does Tom say about the scalp belt that makes Hetty so happy?

6. What does Harriet tell Caddie about Sam Hankinson?

7. What is the great miracle at the end of the book?

8. How does Obediah protect the school from the fire?

9. What is the final tally of the votes?

10. Who are the heroes Miss Parker singles out after the fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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

Despair occurs in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

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