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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dencey conflicted about taking Stephen's coat?
(a) It is so old that no one will want it.
(b) Stealing is wrong.
(c) It could be given to the orphanage.
(d) The coat won't fit anyone else.

2. Why does Dencey ultimately decide to take Stephen's coat?
(a) Sammie doesn't have any coats.
(b) To teach Stephen a lesson.
(c) To worry her mother.
(d) To trick Injun Jill.

3. What is the prize for the winner of the corn husking contest?
(a) He got a week's worth of dinners.
(b) He could eat his fill of homemade pies.
(c) He got a new axe.
(d) He could kiss the prettiest girl.

4. What does Sammie note as he recuperates in the Coffyn house?
(a) The food is really good.
(b) It is never quiet there.
(c) They have way too many children.
(d) There is much joy and love there.

5. Why does Sammie feel compelled to leave Dicky Dick's?
(a) He wants to talk to Dencey.
(b) He needs to get to bed.
(c) He still has chores to do at home.
(d) The coarse language and jokes offend him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Injun Jill says that she knows that Sammie has been spending time with whom?

2. How old are Dencey and Hopestill in Chapter 41?

3. How does Sammie try to cover up his uneasiness about being with Dencey?

4. Why is Dencey so sad on the day of Nantucket's main event?

5. What gift does Sammie give to Dencey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sammie able to finally get the education he desires?

2. Who is Aunt Lovesta, and what is Dencey's relationship with her?

3. What could be driving Injun Jill's behavior regarding Sammie?

4. What does Dicky Dick tell Sammie about Injun Jill being his mother, and why does Sammie feel compelled not to stay too long?

5. Why does Dencey feel driven to teach Sammie to read despite some of his behavior?

6. Why does the fire alarm ring in the morning, and why does Lydia hold Sammie responsible for the trouble?

7. What does Dencey find when she takes a risk to go exploring in the attic?

8. What does Lovesta tell Dencey about repentance and what does Dencey plan to do regarding Sammie?

9. What has happened to Lovesta after her years of punishment?

10. What is advertised on the poster tacked to a tree, and why is Aunt Susanna so appalled to find Dencey reading it?

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