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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 Homer say he left his papers that proves he is the owner of the horse?

2. How does Mr. Brewster almost make the windows rattle?

3. What does Smelt say Homer can't outrun?

4. What is tormaline used for?

5. What does Mr. Brewster say is the secret of Brewster mines?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Squint react to Harold pushing him over into the mud?

2. How does Homer describe the calm feeling he feels as he and Smelt get closer to the mine?

3. How does Squint get back at Harold?

4. What does Homer overhear Squint and Corny talking about?

5. How does Homer describe Jebediah Brewster?

6. How does Brewster say the whites express their fears of blacks?

7. What conflicting situation does Homer find himself in in this section?

8. Summarize chapter three.

9. What is Homer's opinion of his Uncle?

10. Summarize chapter nine.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the structure of the book.

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Mr. Willow so naive? What does this trait highlight about Homer's own character?

Essay Topic 3

How accurate is Philbrick's representation of Colonel Chamberlain? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

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