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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 does Riddley think about when he wakes the morning after his connexion?

2. After he runs away, what does Riddley learn about the 1 Big 1 and the Master Chaynjis?

3. What does a kid sing about Riddley as he and Orfing leave Weaping Form?

4. How many Eusa folk are there according to Lissener?

5. What seems strange to Riddley as they reach Fork Stone for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Riddley do to Durster Potter and why?

2. After Riddley releases Lissener from the hole, they head toward Fork Stone. What happens when Lissener won't quit talking?

3. What does Durster Potter say about Riddley's father?

4. What do Orfing and Riddley do after Granser and Goodparley die?

5. What does Riddley learn about the Eusa folk as he and Lissener get to the outskirts of Fork Stone?

6. What do Lissener and Riddley find near the sea?

7. What happens when Riddley walks ahead of the other men when they are jobbing for a second time?

8. What does Riddley find in the diggings the third day he goes to them?

9. After Riddley leaves Goodparley in Widdows Dump, who does Riddley meet on the road?

10. After Riddley's first connexion, what was it like for him at breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the meaning of Riddley's name. What does he say about his name? What do others say about his name? Do both his first and his last name symbolize something? If so, what? Does his name have a double meaning? Why or why not? Does Riddley mention riddles in connection with his name? In Chapter 2, Riddley mentions riddles and the he is "walking them now on this paper"? Do you think Riddley's name is a riddle? Why or why not? What symbolism or ideas and emotions can be seen in his name?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, things often happen in threes. Write about different times when things happen in threes. What is the significance of the number three? Are the groups of three things always bad, a mixture of good and bad, or always good?

Essay Topic 3

Riddley becomes friendly with the Bernt Arse pack. Explore this relationship and how it began. Why do you think the old leader sacrificed himself to Riddley? Why do the dogs begin hanging around whenever Riddley is near? Does Lissener play a role in getting the dog pack and Riddley together? Why do the dogs follow Riddley all across Inland? Why do they continue to follow him in his new role with Orfing?

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