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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. What is the name of Davy's fellow inmate in the jail?

2. What is the name of August Shultz's wife?

3. What year is the Airstream trailer that Tin Lurvy leaves to Jeremiah in his will?

4. What does Reuben want for Christmas in 1962?

5. What day does Reuben begin to tear down the corncrib?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elvis, the prosecutor, describe Israel and Tommy at the opening of Davy's trial?

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

3. What presents does Swede receive for her birthday?

4. Why does Reuben resent that Jeremiah healed Mr. Holgren?

5. What happened when Swede chases the goose shot by Reuben?

6. How did Helen protect Davy when she was awakened by the tornado?

7. Where do the Lands go to hunt geese?

8. How does Jeremiah get money to stock the Airstream with food?

9. Why are Swede's sugar cookies sometimes unorthodox?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reuben came into the world in a rather dramatic manner. Discuss why Reuben began life in a dangerous and romantic manner. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

While testifying at Davy's trial, Reuben becomes self-confident and prideful. Discuss how and why pride overtakes Reuben when testifying at his brother's trial. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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