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

2. What does Papa put into a sack before going to bed?

3. What new article of clothing does Robert need?

4. What is in the grave with a small coffin?

5. What is the purpose of what father wants to do to the neighbor's dog?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when Papa, Robert and Mr. Hillman leave the cemetery?

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

6. Why does the family not have enough food to eat for the winter?

7. On what topic must Robert remind himself not to be too greedy?

8. How

9. What is the scenario of Robert's return from the fair?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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