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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 was the profession of the relative mentioned in #66?

2. What does Robert imagine Pinky says to him?

3. What bites Pinky on the nose?

4. How does Robert describe his vision?

5. What is Robert's father pleased about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the metaphor Robert sees in the dust trail left by a wagon?

2. What delight does Robert find waiting for him when he arrives home?

3. Describe Robert's appreciation for his simple meal of succotash and milk.

4. According to Robert's father, what role do fences play in life for both humans and animals?

5. What is Papa's position on every man completing his mission in life?

6. In what ways does Papa show his tenderness for Robert?

7. What is the irony of the rough blanket for Robert?

8. What is different about Robert's clothes?

9. What does Robert encounter when he wanders after leaving school?

10. Why is Robert not in school on the day of his adventure with the cow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mama and Aunt Mattie. How are they different? How are they similar?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the day that Papa dies. How does Robert assimilate his father's role literally and figuratively? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

One of the most important lessons Papa teaches Robert is when Papa slaughters Pinky so that the family will have some much-needed food. Name three lessons inherent in this scenario and why they are such big teaching examples for Robert.

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