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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 Kate get all over herself while preparing for Easter?

2. Who shows Kate around the ranch?

3. What animal does Marton promise to take Kate to see around Easter time?

4. What is the first thing Kate compliments Jancsi on?

5. Why does Mother want Kate to change her clothes after her first lesson with Jancsi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kate's egg for Uncle Marton have on it, and why?

2. What does the letter from Kate's father say?

3. What disappoints Jancsi when he goes to pick up Kate?

4. Why is Kate coming to live with Jancsi?

5. Why does Marton leave Kate in the rafters?

6. What does Kate's egg for Jancsi have on it, and why?

7. How and why do the animals help the shepherd in the mirage story?

8. Why does Kate have to be carried inside the house after her first riding lesson with Jancsi?

9. How does Jancsi learn most of his ranching skills?

10. Why is Jancsi so excited for Kate to come live with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kate respond to being taught by Jancsi, and what does this reveal about the relationship between these cousins?

Essay Topic 2

Marton endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials, and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What happens on Mikulas Day, and how are these events significant to Kate?

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