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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 credit for the victory over the bear?

2. Why do the councilors and Ma laugh at Pa?

3. What does Ma want Pa to forgive her for?

4. What does Ma berate Pa for in Scene 8?

5. What do the men discuss as Pa is sleeping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great amount of violence in the play. In what ways is the violence necessary? Do you believe it helps to enhance the novel or detract from it? Why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does the author reference Shakespearean plays? Do you believe this was intentional? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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