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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 does Big Foot's mother treat him?

2. What had Hat's mother told him when he was little?

3. What is the name of Eddoes' baby?

4. What do Errol, Boyee and the author think will make the war end quickly?

5. What does Titus Hoyt teach himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Eddoes's baby and what is her name?

2. Describe Big Foot and why the author is frightened of him.

3. Who is Eddoes and what does he do for a living?

4. How many children does Morgan have and with whom is he married?

5. Why do the people of Miguel Street finally laugh at Morgan, and what happens to him then?

6. Who is Mr. Titus Hoyt, and when does the author meet him?

7. What does Titus do after getting his certificate?

8. Describe Nathaniel and his relationship with Laura.

9. How does Eddoes use his job to make extra money?

10. Who are Big Foot's parents, and what had hardened him as a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What does Titus Hoyt encourage the author to do and who is against this?

2. What does Titus Hoyt do after he gets his teaching certificate?

3. How does Titus gain recognition?

4. Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1. What happens to Dolly, George's daughter?

2. Describe Elias, George's son, and what he tries to accomplish and then what he actually does do.

3 What tricks does Man-man play on the people of Miguel Street using his dog?

4. Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1. After quitting his job, what does Mr. Bolo do and then what does he ask the author to do for him?

2. What does the author tell Mr. Bolo that he doesn't believe and what stupid thing does he do?

3. Who is Edward and what does he do for his friends?

4. Choose two of the topics to write on.

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