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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Wesley and his brother when Rosacoke approaches the house?

2. Who is Sammy?

3. What diverts Wesley and Rosacoke's attention?

4. Who is with Wesley when Rosacoke approaches the Beaver house?

5. What news does Rosacoke give Wesley in a letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mr. Isaac. What is his relationship with people in the community? What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Mr. Isaac's character in the story?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Wesley. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him, if anything, at this point in his life?

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