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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 - A Bad Thing and Going to the Falcon's Nest

1. Describe the widow's home.

2. Describe the widow herself.

3. Describe the widow's family.

4. What gift did the widow have, and how was it used?

5. How did the widow react to the child?

6. How did the widow react when the messenger came?

7. How did the widow treat the child as they traveled?

8. How did the widow make the trip better for the child?