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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. Why is Daisy mad at Jay Berry at the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. What does Jay Berry smell when he reaches the bottoms?

3. What happens Luann's boyfriend before they married?

4. What does Grandpa give to Jay Berry after he catches the monkeys?

5. The library that Grandpa and Jay Berry visit is a _______________ library.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Grandpa and Jay Berry's trip to the library.

2. How does Jay Berry recover from his hangover and what does he determine to never do again?

3. Who does Daisy tell Jay Berry about when she takes refuge in his room during a thunderstorm?

4. Who is Indian Tom and why does Grandpa go to visit him?

5. How does Jay Berry save the monkeys and where does he take them to recover?

6. How are the monkeys drinking the sour mash and how does Jay Berry get his first sip of it?

7. What does Jay Berry realize has happened after he and Rowdy drink so much of the sour mash?

8. What vehicle pulls into the Lee family's lane and why is it especially unusual?

9. When does Jay Berry realize what Grandpa was trying to tell him by showing him the crippled pony?

10. Where does Jay Berry find the monkeys on the morning after the big storm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Daisy Lee. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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