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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 old was Juna when Billy came to Freewater?

2. How much older is Juna than Sanzi?

3. How many fingers if Suleman missing on one hand?

4. What are the names of Stokes's brothers-in-law?

5. In Chapter 26, what type of poultice has Mrs. Petunia put on Rose's back?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anna return a book to Nora?

2. What is Homer's morning work at the plantation?

3. How does Sanzi prepare to hunt a wild pig?

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

5. Why is it decided to create a new bridge?

6. Who are Rick and Ron?

7. Why is Billy always so scared?

8. Who is Anna and what is her history?

9. Who is Ferdinand?

10. How does Suleman get supplies and help three people escape from a plantation in Chapter 31?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Freewater, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Once a year, the community at Freewater gathers together to remember how the village was founded. What is Remembering Day, and why is it significant?

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