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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. Who does Samuel say set the slaves free?

2. What does Stink Mullins smells like?

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

4. Who was always the hero in Harold's stories?

5. Why does Homer think Mr. Brewster couldn't keep a secret?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Homer save Samuel's life in this section?

2. What story does Homer tell Mrs. Bean about the snake?

3. How does Homer describe Stink Mullins?

4. What does Homer tell Stink and Smell about his Uncle?

5. What is the Underground Railroad?

6. How does Harold describe life working at the logging camp?

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

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

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

10. Summarize chapter three.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Philbrick say about slavery? How does he use the main characters to express his view?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How do the following people help Homer find his brother Harold?

1. Professor Fleabottom.

2. Mr. Brewster.

3. Mr. Willow.

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