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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. How many acres of alfalfa do the Culvers have?

2. What do Russell and Lloyd wrap around the school bell so it won't ring?

3. What is Russell surprised to smell for breakfast in Chapter 7?

4. What did Lloyd try to shoot with his father's .22 and shot Siren instead?

5. What township is the Sweet Singer from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Russell describe the month of August?

2. What did Lester Kriegbaum do in the spring when Miss Arbuckle called him up for a minor infraction?

3. What does Russell do after he and Lloyd help Tansy clean up the school?

4. What outshines the performers on the Case Special?

5. What is the Case Special?

6. Why is camping at the creek a sacred part of the year for Russell and Lloyd?

7. What was the first schoolhouse like in the community?

8. How does Russell describe Miss Arbuckle?

9. What does Tansy take out of the coffin and why?

10. Who does Preacher Parr think was the death of Miss Arbuckle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Arbuckle, the long-time teacher, dies. How do Russell and the other boys feel about her death? Why do they feel that way?

Essay Topic 2

The Hominy Ridge School is a one-room schoolhouse. How does Tansy teach the students? How do the younger students learn from the more advanced students?

Essay Topic 3

Russell’s father tends to allow him to learn from his mistakes. How would you describe how Russell and his father get along and the relationship they have?

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