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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 throws a rock at Dick and Henry, barely missing them in Chapter 17?

2. What is the scam that Dick explains to Frank in Chapter 7?

3. When the ferry reaches its destination, what does the young man give Dick in Chapter 11?

4. Where do Frank and Dick see many clothing stores in Chapter 5?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

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

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

7. Describe the incident on the horse car with Frank and Dick in Chapter 9.

8. How does Dick prevent Travis from withdrawing his money at the bank?

9. How does Dick's good habits rub off on Henry, and how does he help Henry in Chapter 18?

10. How does Dick reveal his honesty to Mr. Greyson in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Alger's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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