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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 type of truck did Ralph use to tow the trailer he used to get Mo?

2. What colors were on the sailor cap the sailors had made for Mo?

3. How long after the abduction did Bram and Modoc come to a village?

4. How wide was the cinch on the rigging that was on Modoc?

5. In Chapter 39, when was Ralph supposed to have an elephant in his possession and ready to perform?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were criminals dealt with in the Sian's village?

2. What were some jobs that Bram and Mo did as they traveled?

3. What realization did Bram have when he went to Sian's grave one last time?

4. What did Bram believe he heard Kalli Gooma say after Ja told Bram he could not marry Sian?

5. What did the men look like who tried to steal Mo?

6. Why was the breeding bull tethered and tended by children from Calcutta?

7. What does it mean to "float" an animal's teeth?

8. How did Modoc travel to the ship that transported her to America?

9. What did the maharajah say about Bram taking Mo and leaving before Mr. North arrived?

10. Why did Bram believe that he had to let Gertie go in Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bram promised his father that he would always take care of Modoc. Discuss how Bram decided to keep his promise, how he was helped to keep the promise, and how that promise changed his life.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the people in the sideshow and how their handicaps affected their lives.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Gertie's feelings for Bram and how they changed throughout the book.

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