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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. Some people in town claim that old man Svenson had once killed a man with what weapon?
2. What method does Maddie use to destroy the note she had been writing to Peggy?
3. What term is NOT used to describe the milieu of the moment at which Peggy and Maddie set off toward Boggins Heights?
4. What kind of pet does old man Svenson reportedly own?
5. What color is the Petronskis' former home on Boggins Heights?
Short Essay Questions
1. In an effort to absolve herself of any guilt in the matter, what does Peggy claim not to have done to Wanda?
2. What does Maddie do right after she makes a promise to herself at the end of the chapter called "Up on Boggins Heights" and why is this action significant?
3. The children in Wanda's class are said to never think about Wanda at all except in cases when she takes part in what activity?
4. What is the significance of the illustration that begins the chapter entitled "The Contest"?
5. Describe the official contest held in Room 13 and name of the girl who is expected to win.
6. Who mispronounces Wanda's last name in the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights" and why is the instance significant?
7. What rumors exist in town about old man Svenson?
8. From what sources does Maddie hope to glean information about Wanda's new address?
9. From the performance of what activity does Maddie draw momentary comfort within the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?
10. What plan of action does Maddie decide to take in "The Contest" before quickly discarding the idea?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is the theme of invisibility portrayed in The Hundred Dresses? Examine Estes's treatment of and messages regarding invisibility throughout the work.
Essay Topic 2
What messages does Estes send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?
Essay Topic 3
Choose an object from The Hundred Dresses, such as the wallpaper, the medal, or some other symbolic object and discuss its overall meaning and its connection to themes within the text.
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