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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 made Mr. Pluto's son decide to dress as he does?

2. What do Thomas and his family do before returning home after going to the Carr filling station?

3. Who are Thomas, his father and Mayhew waiting for?

4. What does Mr. Pluto's son tell the Smalls?

5. What is Thomas' position at the start of Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thomas learn when he finds his father?

2. What does Mayhew explain about his father?

3. What expectation does Thomas have of the church congregation that was not fulfilled?

4. Where does Mr. Small take the family in Chapter 11?

5. What seems to help Mr. Small understand?

6. Where are the Darrows when they start their scheme?

7. What does Thomas discover when he wakes in the morning?

8. What does Mr. Pluto tell the Smalls about the room?

9. What impression does Thomas have when his family attends church in Chapter 10?

10. Who do Dies Drear leave his treasure to according to Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two families described in "The House of Dies Drear" to compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of religion in the "The House of Dies Drear" and the role that it played in the book. Use "The House of Dies Drear" to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Hamilton's use of historical facts when writing the "The House of Dies Drear" and discuss whether it adds or detracts to the book.

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