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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lydia promise as punishment for Dencey?
(a) A whipping from her grandfather.
(b) She will wash all the dishes for a week.
(c) She is grounded for another week.
(d) She is no longer allowed to spend time with Sammie.

2. Dencey sees a poster announcing ___________________________.
(a) The arrival of Professor Snubshoe and his act.
(b) A lost kitten.
(c) The Summer Festival.
(d) The annual apple picking contest.

3. How does Lydia feel about Dencey's daily visits with the person?
(a) She is curious.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is grateful.

4. What is Injun Jill's quest?
(a) To find her brother's killer.
(b) To find who set her horses free.
(c) To find and steal Sammie's book.
(d) To find who raided the meat from her storehouse.

5. Why does Sammie shuck corn at lightning speed?
(a) He wants to beat his rival.
(b) He wants to show off.
(c) He does everything fast.
(d) He wants to kiss Dencey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is something Aunt Lovesta does NOT tell Dencey that Dencey can do?

2. What are Dencey's meals when she is confined to her room for punishment?

3. Lovesta is banned from preaching for how many years?

4. Why is Dencey conflicted about taking Stephen's coat?

5. Why does Sammie think he could not kiss Dencey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happens when Injun Jill discovers Sammie studying with Dencey again.

2. What path has Sammie found for his future, and what feelings does Dencey have after he kisses her?

3. What does Sammie tell Dencey about a fight he has had with Injun Jill?

4. After Sammie has watched the performance, why does Dencey think that Sammie's soul is in jeopardy, and why does she feel compelled to save him?

5. What do Dencey and Sammie decide to do after Injun Jill confronts Sammie about learning to read?

6. What is Sammie's response when Dencey brings the alphabet poster chart for Sammie?

7. Why will Dencey be punished for trying to teach Sammie to read?

8. How has Sammie changed within himself? What changes do other people note about him?

9. What is Lydia's response when she finds that Dencey has been reading an inappropriate book?

10. What does Sammie grow to like about being in the Coffyn house, and what does Sammie realize that he has always craved for his life?

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