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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 20, where is Henry working when he receives a raise?
(a) Hat shop.
(b) Map store.
(c) Clothing store.
(d) Jewelry store.

2. What does the woman traveling along with Dick and Mark accuse the boys of doing in Chapter 9?
(a) Laughing at her.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Pulling her skirt.
(d) Breaking her bag.

3. Who insists that Dick returns with him to dry off and get new clothes in Chapter 26?
(a) Child's father.
(b) Kayaker.
(c) Rower.
(d) Ferry captain.

4. Who returns to the store with Dick?
(a) A gentleman.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) An angry customer.
(d) A seamstress.

5. Whom does Dick tell about his missing object in Chapter 21?
(a) William.
(b) Landlady.
(c) Greyson.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dick wear to work in Chapter 13?

2. Who studies for two hours every evening in Chapter 18?

3. Where do Dick and Henry walk before Sunday school in Chapter 17?

4. Who recognizes Dick at the bank in Chapter 22?

5. What does the store clerk declare about the money to Dick?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick help Fosdick and receive help in return?

2. Describe Dick's early history.

3. What does Dick have to change in order to be acceptable in society in Chapter 1?

4. What kind of work does Henry get? Describe his work experience in Chapters 19 and 20?

5. Describe Dick and Mickey Maguire's confrontation in Chapter 17 and 18.

6. Compare Frank and Dick.

7. Describe the merchants in New York that Frank and Dick interact with in Chapter 5.

8. How do the boot blacks react to Dick's new clothes in Chapters 14 and 15?

9. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

10. How does Frank attempt to help Dick improve his social status and quality of life in Chapters 5-8?

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