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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 is the outcome of Robert's tutoring session?

2. What does Robert have in his pocket when he comes home?

3. What religion does Robert's family belong to?

4. What is the piglet's new home made out of?

5. What does Robert find when he arrives home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Robert not offended by the stench of animal slaughtering on his father?

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

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

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

6. What situation of foreshadowing occurs in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

10. Describe the dramatic reaction to Robert's grade card.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene where Pinky is bred by Samson is a turning point for Robert in a few ways. Evaluate the scene and cite at least three ways that indicate that Robert is maturing.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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