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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 are Mr. Tanner's twin calves named?

2. What day is it when Chapter 6 begins?

3. What is father working on when Robert gets home?

4. How does Robert describe his vision?

5. What was the profession of the relative mentioned in #66?

Short Essay Questions

1. What situation of foreshadowing occurs in Chapter 7?

2. What is humorous about Robert's interpretation of his aunt's proposal of tutoring?

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

4. Describe the scenario of Robert and Pinky wandering in the countryside after church.

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

6. How does everyone at the farm view the birth of the new kittens?

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

8. Explain Robert's observations about a hawk flying overhead.

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

10. What is the literary technique used when Robert watches a crow kill a frog in a pond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reader is introduced to some Shaker folklore in Chapter 2 while the family is tending to Robert's wounds sustained while helping the cow. Cite at least three examples of Shaker folklore in the book and note why you selected these examples as representative of the Shaker culture.

Essay Topic 2

Robert begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Robert is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character profile on Robert. What are his physical characteristics? What are his personality traits? What is important to him?

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