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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 words does the stranger use to describe the people who took Winnie?

2. Where does the stranger put his hat while he talks to the Fosters?

3. Where is the shotgun after Mae hits the stranger with it?

4. What does Winnie's grandmother say about how a toad drinks?

5. Who does Jesse say came up with a plan to get Mae out of jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the plan Jesse tells Winnie and what does she add to the plan?

2. What is the attitude of the Tuck family toward Winnie as they have breakfast?

3. What is the weather like on the day before Winnie is to take Mae's place in jail?

4. What is the likely significance of the fact that all the lights are on in the Foster house when the stranger arrives?

5. How is Winnie treated by her family the day after her return?

6. What's the reaction of Winnie's family when the constable tells them that Winnie had apparently gone with the Tucks of her own free will?

7. Why does Winnie feel guilt over her plan to take Mae's place in jail?

8. What does the man say about the people who took Winnie and what does he insinuate about them?

9. What is it that Jesse says makes him different from the rest of his family?

10. How has Winnie's attitude about the Tucks changed as she eats breakfast with them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of the constable in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Winnie's presence at the Tuck household so welcome? Would any child have been equally welcomed?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Winnie's emotions during her time at the Tuck home. Are these reasonable for a young girl in Winnie's position? Why or why not?

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