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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 shape is the room into which Peggy and Maddie step when they briefly enter the Petronskis' home?

2. What color is used to describe the appearance of the bay on the girls' walk home from Boggins Heights?

3. What class occurs during the first period of the day, just after the contest winners have been announced?

4. What element of her life does Maddie decide that she would risk in order to keep her promise to herself?

5. On the day of the contest's end, "the monitor from the principal's office" (45) brings a letter addressed to Miss Mason from which character?

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 kinds of activities does Maddie worry that she will not enjoy anymore due to her guilt about the situation with Wanda?

3. What is the significance of the illustration that begins the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

4. What major plot point occurs while the children in Room 13 are admiring the artwork of their fellow students?

5. How does Maddie respond to Peggy's statement about Wanda's level of intelligence and what is the significance of her response?

6. What excuse does Peggy provide for the bad behavior to which she does admit and how does it shed further light on her character traits?

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

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

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

10. Describe the official contest held in Room 13 and name of the girl who is expected to win.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Peggy's character within the story? Discuss the characterization methods used by Estes in depicting Peggy and include in your discussion the reasons that Estes portrays Peggy in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the theme of courage within The Hundred Dresses. What is Estes’s message regarding courage and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about The Hundred Dresses while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the story.

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