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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 Homer say the cider in the cellar has turned into?

2. What does Homer say Mr. Brewster's voice does to his brain?

3. Who took thirty dollars from the sale of Harold?

4. Why does Homer's uncle hate Bob the horse?

5. What do Stink and Smelt want Homer to lie his way into?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Squint get back at Harold?

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

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

4. Summarize chapter twelve.

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

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

7. What does Homer know about people that go to war?

8. How does Homer describe Jebediah Brewster?

9. Summarize chapter nine.

10. Summarize chapter three.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does fortune play a big part in Homer finding his brother? Do the think the fortune he encounters takes away the tension in the story?

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

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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