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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 one of the reasons for the troubles facing the Pecks?

2. What is the behavior that has angered Aunt Carrie?

3. What challenge faces the Peck family as Chapter 14 begins?

4. What religion is Mr. Tanner?

5. What does Robert do with the oxen at the fair?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How

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

4. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 how you think Robert will decide to live his life after Papa's death? Will he continue to be a farmer and a Shaker? Or will he find a way to get an education and move into the outside world? Provide some support for your answers.

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