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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. Why do the townspeople begin to see Sammie in a more favorable light?
2. Why do Dencey and Sammie meet in Chapter 14?
3. What quality does Dencey possess that helps her uphold her promise to teach Sammie to read?
4. Why does Dencey ultimately decide to take Stephen's coat?
5. Why does Sammie suggest going to Brown's barn?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Sammie's response when Dencey brings the alphabet poster chart for Sammie?
2. What does Sammie tell Dencey about a fight he has had with Injun Jill?
3. How has Sammie changed within himself? What changes do other people note about him?
4. What is Lydia's response when she finds that Dencey has been reading an inappropriate book?
5. What location does Sammie suggest for his reading lesson with Dencey? Why does he feel ill at ease there?
6. What is the basis of the silent war between Sammie and Injun Jill?
7. What happens when Lydia confronts Dencey about meeting with Sammie at Brown's barn?
8. What does Dicky Dick tell Sammie about Injun Jill being his mother, and why does Sammie feel compelled not to stay too long?
9. What does Lovesta tell Dencey about repentance and what does Dencey plan to do regarding Sammie?
10. Why is Lydia unable to get Sammie admitted to the Fragment Society School
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of responsibility. Identify at least two instances about responsibility in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Tom Coffyn.. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?
Essay Topic 3
Explain Caroline Dale Snedeker's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.
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