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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 does Georgie wish Mrs. Harper was to him?

2. Who brings Robin to visit Georgie while he is sick?

3. Where does Georgie usually meet Robin?

4. Where is the service for Robin held?

5. What animal does Robin like to feed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richie quit the play?

2. Why is Robin alone when he dies?

3. How does Georgie save the play?

4. How does Mr. Collier spark Georgie's interest in learning to read?

5. Why does Kevin quit the play?

6. What does Mrs. Harper do when she sees what Georgie is doing after Robin's service?

7. What does Georgie do after the service for Robin?

8. Why does Georgie tell Mr. Collier he never learned how to read?

9. Why is Georgie so fond of Robin?

10. What does Georgie say to Mrs. Harper at the end of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Life and Death were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations, and why are they generally presented together?

Essay Topic 2

Responsibility and coming of age were two themes that were interwoven in many places of this plot. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to move the plot along?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title of this book?

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