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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. These two scenes are more of a what and less of a parody?

2. What is Ma's opinion of the people who are receiving the money?

3. How does the winner of the race feel?

4. What is Buggerless' punishment?

5. What does Ma think will happen to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the storm comes up?

2. What does the messenger bring news of and how does Pa respond to the news?

3. What does Pa say he will do if the strange noise came from a Russian?

4. When Ma continues to express concerns and protest Pa's decisions how does he react?

5. How does Manure convince Pa to have the feast and distribute the money?

6. What does Pa say is the reason the men were able to have victory over the bear?

7. What are Ma and Pa preparing for and what does Pa joke about?

8. What does Ma tell him while she is pretending and how does he respond?

9. How does Pa react to the king's offer and what does he give the king?

10. What does Pa shout as he runs into the throne room and what is he referring to when he shouts it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is the theme of ambition explored in this novel? Do you believe the author explores it in a good way or bad way? Why?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is it indicated that the main motivation in Pa's life is greed? Is Pa greedier than Ma? Why do you feel this way? Does Pa ever overcome his greediness? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why does the author utilize such vulgar language at times and poetic language at others? Do you believe this is an effective technique? Why or why not?

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