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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. In "Chapter 3," why does David stop on the way to school to write?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does David's father sell along with some seeds?

3. In "Chapter 5," what grade is David in?

4. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

5. In "Chapter 3," what leftovers does David find in his lunch?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

3. What does David's father try to do with the land at the new house in "Chapter 2"?

4. What does David say happened to George and Mae's relationship?

5. What changes for Aunt Mae after the factory party in "Chapter 5"?

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

7. What is David's life in school like in the fourth grade?

8. How does Aunt Mae feel after attending the factory party?

9. How does Mrs. Watkins feel about David?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the narrative tone affect the novel? Consider the author's straightforward delivery vs. the times he uses symbolic descriptive passages.

Essay Topic 2

Explore isolation as a theme in this novel. Define theme in your discussion and give examples of how isolation changes the characters.

Essay Topic 3

What commentary does the author provide on education? Consider formal and informal education.

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