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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Manure say he will do when he returns?

2. What do the men want to do with the bear?

3. Where did Manure go?

4. Who is the letter from that comes by messenger?

5. What does Pa say he is going to do himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What actions do Pa and Ma take which show that they are willing to go to any lengths to secure riches? How do you feel about their actions? Do you believe there are people like that in our present society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Based on this play, what is the author's opinion on the world and of humanity? What in the play makes you think this way? Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How is religion made fun of in this play? Do you think the author's satire of religion is done well or poorly? Why do you think this way?

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