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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. Why does David visit the courthouse with Mrs. Moore?

2. Why are David's pants wet in "Chapter 3"?

3. Where do David and his family move after his father loses his job?

4. How does David feel about his teacher, Mrs. Moore?

5. What was George charged with that sent him to prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when David's father is drafted?

2. What is David's new house like in "Chapter 2"?

3. How does Mrs. Watkins punish David in "Chapter 3"?

4. Why does David sleep outside in "Chapter 2"?

5. What does the train ride in "Chapter 1" remind David of?

6. How does David react to learning that his father died in the war?

7. In "Chapter 3," what does David do when he returns home from school?

8. In "Chapter 5," what makes David excited about school?

9. Why do David's mother and father argue in "Chapter 2"?

10. How does Aunt Mae attract attention to herself at the factory party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of family explored in this novel? Define theme in your discussion and use quotes or examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

How are gender roles defined in this novel? What is significant about this representation? Give examples of the roles of both men and women.

Essay Topic 3

How is poverty a driving force in this novel? What message does the author send about poverty? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

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