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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. Where does Dick work in Chapter 1?

2. Who is the street boy that Mark meets in Chapter 6?

3. Who is working at the bookstore where Mark sees a job posted?

4. Who is Bates looking for in Chapter 3?

5. Whom does Mark meet and have breakfast with in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bates make amends to Henry in Chapter 3 of Mark the Match Boy?

2. Describe how Mark feels about begging.

3. How does Roswell obtain the money for his new membership in Chapter 21?

4. How does Ralph connive Roswell into getting him five dollars in Chapter 20?

5. What does Dick do for Mark in Chapter 14?

6. How does Roswell receive punishment for his crime?

7. Compare and contrast the working habits of Mark and Roswell from the eyes of Mr. Baker.

8. How does Ben try to help Mark get his twenty-five cents in Chapter 6?

9. Why are Dick and Henry sympathetic to Mark?

10. How does Bates assist Henry with investing in Chapter 4 of Mark the Match Boy?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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