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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. Where does the girl hit Todd in Chapter 7?

2. What can be seen on the horizon beyond the swamp?

3. How many men does Todd see riding with the mayor in Chapter 12?

4. What color are the ripe swamp apples?

5. What does Francia say is following Todd and Viola in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Todd feel when he sees kids?

2. How do Todd and Viola meet Hildy, and what does she offer them?

3. Why does Todd go back for the girl in Chapter 11?

4. What do Cillian and Ben do when Sheriff Prentiss arrives in Chapter 4?

5. How does Todd care for the sheep?

6. In Chapter 6, what does Todd think when he hears sounds from the farm?

7. In Chapter 7, what does Todd see and how does it know what it is?

8. What is a cassor, and what does Todd know about them?

9. At the end of Chapter 11, what does Todd see through the binoculars?

10. What does Hildy and Tam's farm look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Todd does not know how to read. What type of education has Todd had? Why has the Mayor destroyed books and limited the education the boys like Todd could have?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense in the book?

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