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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma tell Pa to make sure to do?

2. What does Pa do while his men are fighting the bear?

3. What does Pa say to the person who comes into the cave?

4. Why does Pa order lunch to be served?

5. What do Pa and Ma say Buggerless can have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author utilize foreshadowing in this play? Does the author do a good job of foreshadowing? Why or why not? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

How does the chaotic writing style used by the author help to make one of the play's key thematic points? Do you agree with this thematic point? Why or why not?

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