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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 insist even though he ran away?

2. How does Pa respond to the laughter?

3. What does Pa do in regard to the judges?

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

5. Why makes Pa stop his mourning for one of his soldiers killed by the Russians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the difference between the monologue and the aside? How does the author utilize both in the novel? What type of information is best for each type of dialogue device? Why do you think this way?

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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