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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. Why does Lydia scold Dencey when Lydia returns home?

2. What happens to Sammie after he recovers?

3. What behavior has Dencey exhibited lately that worries Lydia?

4. Lovesta is banned from preaching for how many years?

5. What does The Committee on Sufferings remove from the Coffyn house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sammie grow to like about being in the Coffyn house, and what does Sammie realize that he has always craved for his life?

2. What do Dencey and Sammie decide to do after Injun Jill confronts Sammie about learning to read?

3. Explain what happens when Injun Jill discovers Sammie studying with Dencey again.

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

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

6. How has Sammie changed within himself? What changes do other people note about him?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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