The Red Tent | 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 - Prologue

1. Is the story of Dinah very long? How was she mentioned?

2. How does the story begin?

3. What is another reason for Dinah's anger?

4. What theme is introduced in this chapter, My Mother's Stories?

Short Essay Question - My Mother's Stories, Chapter 1

5. Why does Jacob choose Rachel to be his wife?

6. What is evident about Leah's character from the beginning of the book?

7. How does Laban's life change after Jacob arrives at his camp?