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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. As Suleman, Homer, and Ada, glide past lily pads in a tree boat, what color flower does Ada pick?

2. What are Ron and Rick missing when they come back to the plantation from the swamp?

3. What does Sanzi remembering hitting when Suleman allowed her to shoot his bow?

4. How many other people sleep in the cabin where Anna sleeps on the plantation?

5. How many lengths of rope are needed for a new bridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Homer survived at Southerland?

2. What does Suleman tell Homer and Ada about the plantation he came from?

3. Who is Ferdinand?

4. When does Sanzi remember about meeting Suleman?

5. Who are Rick and Ron?

6. What type of bridge do Homer and Ada have to cross to Freewater?

7. How do Suleman, Homer, and Ada travel after they stop for water in Chapter 9?

8. Why is Mr. Crumb upset when Ron and Rick beat Rose for trying to run?

9. What is Remembering Day?

10. In Chapter 26, what does Old Joe bring Rose, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Light tells Sanzi about the reason she and Sanzi's father ran away from the plantation. She shares how her son gave her to courage to run. How do various characters in addition to Mrs. Light demonstrate bravery and courage?

Essay Topic 2

The tree people are far patrollers. They live apart from Freewater to protect it and its inhabitants. What sacrifices to the tree people make to protect the people of Freewater?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Dawson use cliffhangers in Freewater? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

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