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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. In what type of seat does old man Svenson "customarily" (51) sit on his porch during each day?

2. Which party is NOT mentioned among Maddie's list of people who may provide answers about Wanda's whereabouts?

3. To whom does Peggy give the credit for Wanda's triumph in the drawing contest?

4. What object are Maddie and Peggy still carrying when they briefly enter the Petronskis' former home?

5. On what type of material had Wanda sketched designs for her 100 entries into the drawing contest?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what sources does Maddie hope to glean information about Wanda's new address?

2. What connection does Maddie draw between Wanda's former house and Wanda's one blue dress?

3. What plan of action does Maddie decide to take in "The Contest" before quickly discarding the idea?

4. What promise does Maddie make to herself near the end of the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

5. What message is Estes sending about the nature of popularity within the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

6. What message is being sent about courage in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

7. Describe Miss Mason's conclusions about the students in Room 13 in relation to bullying.

8. What rumors exist in town about old man Svenson?

9. How does Maddie react to Miss Mason's comments about the mistreatment of Wanda and possibly Jake?

10. From the performance of what activity does Maddie draw momentary comfort within the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Maddie’s character throughout The Hundred Dresses. Discuss whether Maddie is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of invisibility portrayed in The Hundred Dresses? Examine Estes's treatment of and messages regarding invisibility throughout the work.

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