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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 the flash of red Caddie sees in the trees after the steamer comes?

2. What does Annabelle want to do in the hay?

3. Why do the boys start doing housework?

4. What does Indian John's dog warn the students about?

5. What large chore does Johnny give Caddie and Tom during the summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the great miracle at the end of the book?

2. What does Caddie realize about Hetty when they sit together on the hill?

3. What does Hetty say to Caddie the morning after her punishment from Harriet?

4. What does Harriet do when Johnny reads her vote, and how do the children respond to this?

5. What happens when Annabelle tries to salt the sheep?

6. What does Annabelle think of moving to England?

7. What does Robert do when he finds the peep show?

8. Who are the heroes Miss Parker singles out after the fire?

9. What does Indian John ask of Caddie before he travels west for a time?

10. Why are Tom's stories always in such high demand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is experienced 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

This plot took place during the Civil War. How did this historic event shape the main characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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