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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 searches Dick and Mark in Chapter 9?

2. Whom does Dick tell about his missing object in Chapter 21?

3. Who feels uncomfortable with the Greysons in Chapter 17?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

2. How are Henry and Dick closer to achieving their goals by the end of Chapter 27?

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

4. Describe the letter that Dick writes to his friend Frank with the help of Henry.

5. Describe the change that Dick undergoes in Chapter 12.

6. Describe two changes Dick makes in Chapter 13 and 14 in his lifestyle.

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

8. Compare Frank and Dick.

9. Why do Dick and Henry want a new place of residence?

10. Describe Dick.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Roswell. What is his role in Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy? What was Alger trying to accomplish by creating Roswell's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Alger employs simple, yet bold, and effective language with some powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism. Briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Mark grows to like. How does their relationship evolve?

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