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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. Where does Sammie find Dencey?

2. What new article of clothing does Stephen receive?

3. What gift does Sammie give to Dencey?

4. What annual event occurs in Chapter 42?

5. How old are Dencey and Hopestill in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply DOWNRIGHT DENCEY. What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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