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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 river does Allie want to look for instead of staying in the childrens' camp?

2. Who says, "We don't have any locks in Jeronimo"?

3. Where do the Foxes go before heading home to the U.S.?

4. What location is Allie talking about when he is telling his party about dirty silverware and bad meals?

5. What do the people on the beach think Allie's occupation is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trade deal does Allie make with the Thurtles?

2. Why does Charlie wish that something bad would happen at Jeronimo when he and his group return from over the mountains?

3. Why is Jeronimo always full of people?

4. Describe Laguna Miskita after it starts thundering.

5. Why does Mr. Haddy come to Cabo Gracias?

6. How does a Miskito Indian help the Fox family when they are on their way to the sea?

7. Why does Allie want to travel upstream?

8. How does Allie feel about the Acre?

9. Why does Mr. Haddy come to visit Charlie?

10. Why does Allie give three white men directions to Jeronimo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Maywits and the Foxes. How are they alike, and how are they different? Explain the role of the Maywits in the novel. What purpose do they serve for the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, while Allie grows more manic, Charlie grows more mature. Choose three instances where Allie becomes enraged at Charlie for knowing something he did not know. Explore Allie's reason for becoming angry and explain the significance of Charlie's growing maturity.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the minor character Emily Spellgood. What is her role in the novel? What does she represent for Charlie?

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