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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 work of the person whom Dencey visits daily?

2. What annual event occurs in Chapter 42?

3. What is the name of the ship on which Sammie will be working?

4. Injun Jill's erratic behavior is affected by _____________________.

5. What advice do Tom and Lydia give to Sammie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sammie tell Dencey about a fight he has had with Injun Jill?

2. What is Sammie's response when Dencey brings the alphabet poster chart for Sammie?

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

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

5. Why is Lydia unable to get Sammie admitted to the Fragment Society School

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

7. Why will Dencey be punished for trying to teach Sammie to read?

8. What is the state of Dencey and Sammie's relationship in Chapter 28?

9. What is Dencey's punishment for not refusing to see Sammie again?

10. What is Aunt Lovesta's advice for Dencey regarding her punishment? What must Dencey promise not to do again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lydia Coffyn. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

DOWNRIGHT DENCEY is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Tom Coffyn.. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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