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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 Papa say Pinky should have done by now?

2. What does Mr. Tanner say about the boar's dominance over Pinky?

3. What does Robert realize about the three people who love him aside from his parents?

4. What do Papa and Robert agree to never participate in again?

5. Mama says that ____________ might benefit from some loving kindness.

Short Essay Questions

1. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?

2. How does Chapter 8 demonstrate the tolerance of the people in the Shaker religion?

3. What is the unspoken understanding regarding Pinky in the Peck household?

4. What good news does Robert get in Chapter 9?

5. What does it mean to "weasel" a dog?

6. How does Papa react to Robert's maturity over giving up Pinky for the welfare of the family?

7. How does Robert show that he is growing up in Chapter 13?

8. What does Mama send with Robert to the fair?

9. What do Papa and Robert find in the cemetery?

10. What is the significance of Pinky's being barren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author surprisingly uses humor in the book, especially in the character of Papa. Cite at least three examples of humor in the story and support your reasons for choosing them.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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