In Country | 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 - Part 1: Chapter 1 | Part 1: Chapter 2

1. Why doesn't Sam believe that Emmett brings his Army jacket on the trip to Washington because he thinks it is cold?

2. What does Sam have in her purse that she thinks Mawmaw would have a heart attack if she finds out is there and what is her plan if she gets pulled over by the police?

Short Essay Question - Part 1: Chapter 3 | Part 1: Chapter 4

3. How does Sam see the waitress at Howard Johnson's where she, Mawmaw, and Emmett eat on their trip?