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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the messenger bring to Pa?

2. What does Pa brag about?

3. How can the peasants tell when Pa is drawing near?

4. Which of the following is not one of the joys talked about of being king?

5. How does Ma suggest Pa win over Buggerless?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What contradictions occurred within the novel? Why do you believe the author included them? Do you believe they were necessary to keep the audience engaged? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What type of person is Pa? Would you want him to be your friend? Why or why not? What type of job do you think Pa would succeed at doing? Why do you think this way?

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