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

2. In what vice does old man Svenson indulge, according to the narrator?

3. On what kind of assignment is Maddie working at the start of the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

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

5. What items in Wanda's former yard are described as looking like "thin wet kittens" (51)?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. When the reader is first introduced to the idea of the contest in Room 13, when are the winners expected to be announced?

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

8. In an effort to absolve herself of any guilt in the matter, what does Peggy claim not to have done to Wanda?

9. In what way are strict gender norms prescribed within the rules of the contest?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of The Hundred Dresses and one of the story's main messages. How does Estes make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the story?

Essay Topic 3

What ultimate message is Estes sending about the nature and value of compassion?

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