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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Pa and his followers take refuge?

3. What does Pa say about his speech?

4. What does Ma tell Pa that his only action is?

5. What tax does Ma indicate isn't making any money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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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