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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 time does Stanley Basca testify that Davy came to the Finch's on the night of the shooting?

2. How long has Reuben been without a breath when his father comes into the delivery room?

3. On Swede's birthday, who do Davy and Reuben see in the timber?

4. What does a farmer report stolen three days after Davy's escape?

5. What type of bread does Mrs. Nokes often send the Lands when Davy is in jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jeremiah suddenly run inside the hospital?

2. What does Reuben buy with the money he earns from tearing down the corncrib?

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

4. Where do the Lands go to hunt geese?

5. What does Reuben feel when he touches his dad during the revival service held by Rev. Johnny Latt?

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

7. What worries Dr. Nokes about Jeremiah's pneumonia?

8. What changes occurred in Jeremiah's and Helen's lives after the tornado?

9. Why did an ambulance have to take Lurvy and another man when Lurvy became sick?

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

When Reuben sees state troopers at gas stations, he begins to realize that someone is waging a war against his family. Discuss why a war is being waged against the Lands. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what Reuben and Swede believe about miracles using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Waltzer and Sara.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the

book.

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