The Round House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Round House Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 color shingles cover the cement blocks of Joe's home?

2. What type of fruit does Joe have to eat in Chapter 4?

3. What is Doe's main job?

4. How old was Angus when he was left inside his house when it was flea-bombed?

5. How many days of school does Joe miss when his mother is raped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grandma Thunder make for the boys to eat in Chapter 4?

2. What does Joe realize about judges and how does his father fit the stereotype?

3. What is the book that Joe looks at at the beginning of Chapter 1 and why does he look at it?

4. Who is Whitey?

5. What does the gas can look like that Joe finds in the lake?

6. What does Joe take with him when he goes to the round house early in the morning in Chapter 4?

7. What type of bike does Cappy have, and what is the condition of the bike?

8. What is the history of the house where Joe and his family live?

9. What does Cappy give Joe after his mother is hurt?

10. What are Joe and his dad doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Round House could fit into several different genres. What are some of the genres that could categorize the novel? What is the most appropriate genre category and why?

Essay Topic 2

Joe and his family seek justice for the attack against Geraldine. What do Joe and his family think justice would be for the attacker? Why does the legal system not provide justice? How does Joe attempt to gain justice? Does Joe achieve justice for the attack?

Essay Topic 3

The round house was a place where Indians would perform their ceremonies. According to a story told by Mooshum, why was the round house created? How was it used before 1978? What did the round house symbolize? What was its importance in the attack?

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