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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 mean when he tells Robert they should go "get it done."

2. Papa wants Robert to ______________________.

3. Why does Robert promise two piglets to Mr. Tanner?

4. Jack informs his parents that Pinky _____________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Robert's farm boy innocence exhibits at the fair.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What have been Robert's experiences with Widow Bascom?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Papa at first does not want Robert to accept the gift of the piglet because it is a "frill." Explain what a frill is and why Papa would be so opposed to Robert's acquisition of one.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

When Robert is denied the opportunity to watch Abner Doubleday, the reputed father of baseball, his exclusion from the outside world becomes very clear. Explain why Robert is denied the chance to go to the game. Why is the game counter to what Papa thinks is good for Robert?

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