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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 Robert have to do before he can go to the fair?

2. Jack informs his parents that Pinky _____________________.

3. How does Pinky behave in the show ring?

4. What kills one of the hens during the night?

5. Pinky must be slaughtered because there is not enough food and ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On the day his father dies, Robert notices Papa's tools worn to a golden finish as well as a cigar box containing papers on which Papa had attempted to write his name. What is the significance of these two items? What do they represent now for Robert? What did they represent for Papa?

Essay Topic 2

Develop a character profile on Papa. What are his physical characteristics? What are his personality traits? What is important to him?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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