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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 college does Everett attend on a work/study scholarship?

2. What does Grandawma eat for her last meal?

3. What type of car does Doc Franken drive?

4. What privilege does Hugh give the boys after his fight with Laura at the end of Book Two?

5. What does Kincaid's piggy bank resemble?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do some players call Papa "Smoke"?

2. What political figure does Kincaid compare Laura and "her Bible" to in Book Three and why?

3. Why are Irwin and the twins nonplussed by the "incriminating evidence" Elder Babcock and Laura show them against Peter, Everett, and Kincaid?

4. What do the boys make a pact to pray for at the end of Book Two?

5. According to Kincaid in Book One, what causes Papa to start up smoking again after he had quit?

6. What reason does Hugh give to the boys for Laura's devotion to her religion?

7. How does Laura react to the ultimatum that Hugh gives her at the end of Book Three about her treatment of Peter, Everett, and Kincaid?

8. Why does Hugh tell Kincaid it is nonsense to paint a strike zone in his practice bullpen?

9. How does Laura respond to the apology and gifts from Peter, Everett, and Kincaid in Book Three?

10. What is Everett's opinion on miracles as described in Book One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel Kincaid makes this statement about Hugh, "Papa didn't cures: his whole art is control." Explain what Kincaid meant by this statement and how it coincides with the character of Hugh in the novel. Do you believe it is an accurate statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One of the strongest literary tools employed by Duncan in The Brothers K is the use of foreshadowing. Give examples of where Duncan has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Brothers K. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action, and denouement.

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