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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 Jancsi compare the train to?

2. What does Kate think about the Easter traditions?

3. How is Kate found when she goes missing the second time on her first day?

4. How long ago is the story of the mirage set?

5. What does Mother bake with poppy seeds for Easter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Kate coming to live with Jancsi?

2. What gift does Pista give Kate, and why?

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

4. What is the first sign that Kate is going to cause trouble?

5. What favor does Pista ask of Kate?

6. Why can't Kate get down from the rafters?

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

8. What does Jancsi think after the situation with Kate in the rafters?

9. What mistake does Kate make at the Toe Pincer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the plot of one of the Hungarian legends shared in this book, and give some reasons as to why this might have been seen as important enough to the author to include in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Generosity is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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

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