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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 kills one of the hens during the night?

2. What never happens in spite of Papa's best efforts?

3. What does Papa tell Robert before he leaves to go to the fair?

4. What is one of the reasons for the troubles facing the Pecks?

5. What is Papa's last word to Robert as he drops him off at the Tanners'?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert hear his mother and aunt discussing in Chapter 9?

2. What is the impact of Robert's incorrect smoking of the apple orchard?

3. Why does Mama send Robert out to hunt for a gray squirrel?

4. Why is Robert so alarmed at Pinky's breeding/

5. How

6. How does Robert show his forgiveness toward his father for slaughtering Pinky?

7. How is Robert's maturity affecting his view on religion

8. What is Robert's reaction to the weaseling?

9. How does Robert like the experience of showing Mr. Tanner's oxen?

10. Explain Mama's position on Widow Bascom's situation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Robert's reasons for running out of school in Chapter 1. Why is he offended when a classmate teases him about his plain clothes? What is the overall picture of Robert's frustration and anger?

Essay Topic 2

An important theme in the book is isolation based on Robert's being both the son of a poor farmer as well as a Shaker. How does Robert manage his feelings of being different from so many people in the area? Will Robert maintain his simple ways or will he lean into education and technology to improve his future? Explain.

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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