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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. In "Old Settlers' Reunion," what did the homesteader build with his wife?

2. How did Carver pay for his piano lessons?

3. What did Pammel call Carver?

4. What confuses John Bentley about Susan Carver?

5. How long was the train in "Coincidence" delayed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Pammel say Carver did for others in "Green-Thumb Boy," and why was this so strange at this time?

2. What did Carver do for former slaves in "1905"?

3. In "Watkins Laundry and Apothecary," what did Carver say about a flower?

4. What was Carver asked to do in "Called"?

5. What did Carver do in "Chemistry 101"?

6. In "The Prayer of Miss Budd," what was Miss Budd praying for?

7. What did Carver do while courting Sarah?

8. How did Carver embarrass someone in "The Nervous System of the Beetle"?

9. What made Carver so well-liked in college?

10. In "Cafeteria Food," what did Carver say he could always count on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Training and education were topics of discussion in this book. Where did these topics appear in this book, and what affect did they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Human nature was a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where did this symbol appear, and what role did it play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Many people in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these people, and how did their sacrifices affect the other people around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward?

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