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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. How does Injun Jill try to hurt Sammie when he doesn't do what she thinks he should?

2. What is something that Sammie notes about the Coffyn house which he craves?

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

4. Why is the person who fought with Sammie mad?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After Sammie has watched the performance, why does Dencey think that Sammie's soul is in jeopardy, and why does she feel compelled to save him?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Dencey respond when Sammie tells her that Injun Jill will not let him study with Dencey anymore?

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

10. What happens when Lydia confronts Dencey about meeting with Sammie at Brown's barn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Aunt Lovesta. 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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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