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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 Winnie feel relief when it's time for supper?

2. What is it that makes Winnie pick up the toad?

3. What does Winnie say the stranger looks like?

4. What does the constable say will happen to Mae if the man dies?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What questions does the constable ask in an effort to get a conversation going during the trip to the Tucks' house?

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

4. How does the stranger act when he goes to the Foster house?

5. What is Tuck's reaction as he watches the stranger lying on the ground after Mae hits him? Explain the reaction.

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

7. What does the stranger say is his plan for the stream and what role does he want the Tucks to play?

8. What are the conditions of the trade the stranger proposes?

9. What does Winnie think about after she's poured the bottle of water on the toad?

10. What is the advantage Winnie gains from the situation at the jail with regard to children her own age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Winnie's life prior to her chance encounter with the Tuck family. How is her life different after that encounter?

Essay Topic 2

Describe three scenes in which there are extensive details of people, places, weather or events. Are these details necessary? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Winnie trying to protect when she takes Mae's place in jail?

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