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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. How old was Dick when his mother died?
2. What is Dick's salary in Chapter 27?
3. What kind of bill did Dick give the store clerk initially?
4. Where do Dick and Henry walk before Sunday school in Chapter 17?
5. What do the two boot blacks want to teach Dick a lesson for in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Frank attempt to help Dick improve his social status and quality of life in Chapters 5-8?
2. Describe the letter that Dick writes to his friend Frank with the help of Henry.
3. Describe Dick's reaction to his letter from Frank Whitney.
4. How does Dick help Tom, the boot-black?
5. How does Dick's good habits rub off on Henry, and how does he help Henry in Chapter 18?
6. How does Dick help Fosdick and receive help in return?
7. How do the boot blacks react to Dick's new clothes in Chapters 14 and 15?
8. Describe the incident on the horse car with Frank and Dick in Chapter 9.
9. How does Dick prevent Travis from withdrawing his money at the bank?
10. Why do Dick and Henry want a new place of residence?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Secrecy is a recurring theme in Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy. Which characters have secrets, and what are they? How are these secrets revealed? Do these secrets result in ominous consequences or not? Do any of them have happy endings? Discuss.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy? Cite an example to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Describe some of the settings for Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings, even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy?
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