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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 type of dog do the Redmonds have?

2. What does Charlie have for supper before he goes to train with Mr. Redmond in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Mr. Peacock hit Mrs. Feehan in Chapter 9?

4. What time does Squizzy want Charlie to work on Saturday in Chapter 7?

5. How many logs does Charlie manage to gather in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Charlie and Nostrils go in Chapter 11?

2. What happens when Charlie goes to get wood on Saturday morning in Chapter 7?

3. What does Squizzy Taylor ask Charlie's mother in a letter in Chapter 3?

4. In Chapter 3, why is Gracie Power upset?

5. What news does Nostrils have in Chapter 8?

6. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

7. In Chapter 4, what is a highlight of the family's Saturday night?

8. What does Charlie say about his mother's cooking in Chapter 4?

9. In Chapter 8, what does Clarrie do when he goes to the park with Charlie and Nostrils?

10. What is said about Charlie being the man of the house in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charlie runs away when Nostrils is attacked by Barlow and his friends. Why does Charlie run away? Why does he not help Nostrils? Why is Charlie later ashamed of his actions?

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not realistic fiction?

Essay Topic 3

Charlie’s father has died shortly before the book begins. How does Charlie’s father’s death affect Charlie’s responsibilities? How does Charlie struggle with his new responsibilities?

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