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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 is Thomas frightened by in the tunnel?

2. What does Thomas hear when laying down?

3. Who is a little frightened by the house?

4. What does Thomas' father say to Mr Pluto?

5. What is Sarah's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Dies Drear give to others according to Chapter 2?

2. What do the people who arrive at the house ask Thomas?

3. Why does Thomas dislike his room according to Chapter 8?

4. What does Thomas notice about Mr. Small at the end of Chapter 7?

5. What does Thomas discover when he is looking at the heavy front door?

6. What does Thomas find in the kitchen?

7. What was considered a crime?

8. What does Thomas tell his father about at the start of Chapter 5?

9. What was the Underground Railroad according to Chapter 1?

10. What happens when Thomas is walking through the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two characters from the "The House of Dies Drear" and compare their traits and personalities. Use examples from the book to support your comparison.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Thomas small and examine his role in uncovering the truth. Use "The House of Dies Drear" to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Mrs. Small and Mr. Small, using evidence from the book to support your comparison.

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