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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 does Robert say is his favorite thing to look at?

2. Where must the piglet's pen be built?

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

4. Who is one of the twin calves named after?

5. What does Robert's father consider the piglet to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why even though Papa has no formal education, he is still well aware of his worth.

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

3. What event in town is Robert prohibited from attending due to Shaker law?

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

5. What does Robert mean by saying that Pinky is no "frill?"

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

7. Describe how Robert appreciates the beauty of nature in Chapter 7.

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

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

10. How is Papa's sense of humor revealed in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the source of Robert's contempt for Baptists? How does he reconcile this position once he realizes that several of the people who care deeply for him are of the Baptist faith? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe Papa's evolving relationship with Robert. How does he gently guide him into becoming a man and being able to take over the farm?

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