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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. Where did Leigh and his mother move after his parents’ divorce?
2. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw on September 20 with ten questions. What is his first question for the author?
3. In his second diary entry, dated December 23, Leigh writes that he asked his mom if his dad might come to visit for Christmas. What was her response?
4. Leigh closes his November 16 letter with a postscript that says, “If my Dad was here, he would tell you to” do what?
5. Leigh remarks in his letter on December 21 that he received Mr. Henshaw’s postcard with a picture of what on it?
Short Essay Questions
1. What new writing exercise does Leigh try out in his diary on January 10? Why?
2. What ploy does Leigh develop to thwart the lunch bag robber after the Christmas holidays? Is he successful?
3. What does Leigh write about in his December 12 letter to Mr. Henshaw? Where did Leigh receive a postcard from?
4. What is the third question Leigh responds to on November 22? What is his response?
5. Why does Leigh apologize in his December 4 letter to Mr. Henshaw? What excuse does Leigh give in his apology?
6. What books are discussed in Leigh’s letters to Mr. Henshaw on October 2 and November 2 in the beginning of the book?
7. What does Leigh write about his lunch situation in his diary on January 9 and 10?
8. What does Leigh remark about Mr. Henshaw’s response in his November 15 letter?
9. What does Leigh say about the questions Mr. Henshaw sent him in his November 15 letter?
10. Why does Leigh write to Mr. Henshaw on September 20? How old is Leigh in this letter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Leigh’s concerns about his lunch bag being robbed and the potential solutions for this problem. Why does Leigh say he can’t tell the teacher about the robbery? What else might Leigh do in order to stop the thief? What does he eventually do in order to thwart the thief?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the characters and setting of Beggar Bears. Where previously in the novel did the author foreshadow the appearance of this book by Mr. Henshaw? How? What does Leigh think of the story? How does it compare with Mr. Henshaw’s other books?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the settings of Bakersfield and Pacific Grove, California. How big are these towns? How does Leigh describe them in his letters? What is the weather like in Bakersfield and Pacific Grove? How do these settings differ?
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