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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 Sammie shuck corn at lightning speed?

2. How many coats does Stephen have?

3. Why does Sammie suggest going to Brown's barn?

4. What does Lydia promise as punishment for Dencey?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Lovesta's punishment by the Committee for Sufferings for not allowing them to take Lydia's crimson rug from her home?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. What path has Sammie found for his future, and what feelings does Dencey have after he kisses her?

10. What are Dencey's plans for the coat her Uncle Stephen is discarding?

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

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

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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