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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 Amos take with him when he leaves the house after hearing Violet hid his money?

2. For what does Amos use his saved money?

3. Where does Amos usually hide his saved money?

4. How old is Amos when Violet hides his money?

5. With whom does Violet's daughter like to do things in Jaffrey while Amos works during the summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amos tell Violet when Violet says that Polly had been born free?

2. How long does Amos save money before moving to Jaffrey, and why?

3. What does Amos say to Violet when he gets back from his time on the mountain?

4. What does Ceylinda do while Amos and Violet work during the first summer in Jaffrey?

5. Where does Amos plan to find his sister when he gets older?

6. What does Amos have done with the money he has saved up when he dies?

7. What happens when Amos gets to his land when he first moves to Jaffrey?

8. What does Amos tell Violet the morning after she hides his money?

9. What does Amos leave to Violet in his will?

10. What does Polly do when she comes to live with Amos and Violet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear, a common theme in this book, is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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