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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. How old is Vandalia in "The Phantom Brakeman"?
2. Who from the Ladies' Hospitality Committee for the Centennial Celebration has fallen ill with "female troubles" in "Centennial Summer"?
3. How does Grandma Dowdel say her old tomcat died in "Centennial Summer"?
4. At what time are Vandalia and Junior expected to flee aboard the Wabash Cannonball train on its brief stop in Grandma Dowdel's town in "The Phantom Brakeman"?
5. What is the name of the sequel to A Long Way from Chicago?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has Grandma Dowdel's demeanor changed in the beginning of “Things with Wings"? Why?
2. What does the narrator say about John Dillinger in “Things with Wings"?
3. How is the winning performance at the talent show described in “Centennial Summer"?
4. What noise does Joey hear from Mary Alice's bedroom at night in “The Phantom Brakeman”?
5. What is implied by the conversation between Joey and Grandma at the end of “The Phantom Brakeman”?
6. What childhood dream is Joey Dowdel pursuing in “The Troop Train"? How?
7. Where does Grandma take Joey and Mary Alice to see a movie in “Things with Wings"? What do they see?
8. How does Grandma Dowdel succeed in getting Effie Wilcox her house back in “Things with Wings"?
9. What fight breaks out during the parade in “Centennial Summer"? How is the fight resolved?
10. How is the theme of family illustrated in “The Troop Train"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character of Ray Veech in A Long Way from Chicago. How old is Ray Veech when his character is first introduced? What stories does Ray appear in? How is his character perceived by Joey and Mary Alice?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the talent show in “Centennial Summer." Who performs in the talent show? Who wins the blue ribbon? Why is this a surprise for Joey?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the antagonists in "The Mouse in the Milk." Who are the antagonists in the story? How does Grandma Dowdel outwit the antagonists? What is the outcome of the narrative?
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