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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 is Frank not impressed with in Chapter 10?

2. What does Dick's neighbor say he is missing in Chapter 22?

3. On what building's roof do Dick and Frank go in order to have a good view of Wall Street?

4. Whom does Dick tell about what happened to the store clerk in Chapter 3?

5. What does Henry need to buy in order to get a new job in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare Frank and Dick.

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

3. Describe Dick's reaction to his letter from Frank Whitney.

4. Describe Dick.

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

6. How do the boys work together as a team to improve their lives by the end of Chapter 20?

7. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

8. How does Dick's good samaritan deed land him a job in Chapter 26?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery is used to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. The imagery can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic elements. The author uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Dick. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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