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

2. What does Mama ask Robert to hunt for her?

3. What is Robert doing at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What crop will be diminished due to Robert's actions?

5. How does Pinky behave in the show ring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the weaseling procedure in which Robert participates/

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

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

4. What phrase of Papa's is Robert mindful of as he rides with Mr. Tanner?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Papa tries to encourage Robert to do the right thing at all times even though it may also be very hard. Cite three examples in the book where Robert does the right thing in spite of what his heart would rather do.

Essay Topic 2

Robert begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Robert is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character profile on Mama. What are her physical characteristics? What are her personality traits? What is important to her?

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