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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. Who owns a corncrib that Reuben tears down?

2. What is the name of the sheriff who brings the news of Davy's escape?

3. What is the name of the principal who hired Jeremiah as a janitor?

4. What type of pie does Mrs. DeCuellar serve for breakfast?

5. Which deputy, during the first two weeks that Davy is in jail, reads some of the letters that Davy receives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Jeremiah Land when Reuben was born?

2. What irregular work did Jeremiah find after being fired from his janitor job?

3. How did Davy escape?

4. After Reuben testifies, he and Swede decide to break Davy out of jail. Why are their plans to break Davy out of jail thwarted?

5. What presents does Swede receive for her birthday?

6. Why did Jeremiah suddenly run inside the hospital?

7. Why is Jeremiah fired from his job as janitor at the elementary school?

8. What happens to Swede while Reuben and his father attend church?

9. What does Reuben hear and see when he gets up in the night at the Schultz's to use the outhouse?

10. What does Stanley Basca tell that Davy did the night of the shooting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how and why Dr. Nokes uses subterfuge to keep Reuben away from his father when Jeremiah has pneumonia.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the reactions of people to the shooting of Israel Fisher and Tommy Basca. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Extraordinary events occur frequently in the novel. Argue whether these events are miracles using examples from the book to support your position.

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