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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 many photographs does Peter's grandfather have on his mantel?

2. How far did Peter, Jade, and Samuel trek to the first testing point in Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 8, how old does Peter think Pax would be?

4. How much of her property is Vola giving Peter?

5. In Chapter 2, what is one of Peter's favorite tools?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what draws Pax to the den at dawn and what does he find?

2. What does Peter get from his grandfather and why in Chapter 4?

3. How does Peter help Jade and Samuel get across a river?

4. What does Vola tell Peter in Chapter 6 when she sees the job he has done building his cabin?

5. In Chapter 10 what does Peter's grandfather talk about, and how does Peter think his grandfather is acting?

6. Where and why does Pax run in Chapter 1?

7. What does Samuel tell Peter about Jade and kindness?

8. How does Pax care for his daughter in Chapter 17?

9. How does Pax describe the scent of the water in the reservoir?

10. What is Peter doing at the beginning of Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are some illustrations in Pax, Journey Home. How do the illustrations provide visual clues about characters or events? How does the use of illustrations impact the story?

Essay Topic 2

Peter sees working with the Water Warriors as a turning point in his life. Why does Peter see working with the Water Warriors as a turning point in his life? How does the work help him choose a new beginning?

Essay Topic 3

Pax tells his kit that love can cause fear. Why does Pax tell his kit that love can cause fear? How can love cause fear?

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