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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 do Dencey and Sammie meet in Chapter 14?

2. Dicky Dick tells Sammie that _______________ is not Sammie's mother.

3. How many coats does Stephen have?

4. Who helps Sammie look for Dencey?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Sammie want to win the corn husking contest but is also afraid that he might win it?

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

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

9. What location does Sammie suggest for his reading lesson with Dencey? Why does he feel ill at ease there?

10. What is the basis of the silent war between Sammie and Injun Jill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Caroline Dale Snedeker is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Identify the device used for each and explain the examples.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Dencey 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?

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