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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Big Kit make sure to do when she and Washington arrive at the big house in Chapter 4?

2. Who is the captain of the ship the cloud-cutter crashes on?

3. Where is the ship traveling to in Part II, Chapter 2?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what one last element does Titch need to begin his cloud-cutter testing?

5. What is the name of the town where Washington and Titch travel to collect their visitor in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What momentous news does Philip share with Titch and Erasmus in Chapter 10?

2. What is Titch's reaction when he hears that his cousin Philip is coming to visit in Chapter 8?

3. What does Farrow give to Titch in Part II, Chapter 4, that Titch is astounded to receive?

4. What does Big Kit resolve to do to "save" herself and Washington Black when they find out what kind of a man Erasmus Wilde is?

5. Where is Big Kit from and how does she hope to get back there someday?

6. What does Kit give to Washington in Chapter 4 when she realizes he is being summoned to assist Titch, and why does she give it to him?

7. What does Erasmus and Mrs. Wilde want Titch to do in the wake of Philip's momentous news?

8. Why is Washington so taken aback by the ship's captain, Captain Benedikt, and his brother, in Part II, Chapter 2?

9. How does Washington first meet Titch?

10. How does Washington discover his great talent, and what is that talent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing how and why Washington eventually comes to not only trust, but also to like and admire, Titch, citing specific references to the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does Washington eventually come to view Titch's motivations in helping him escape captivity, and Titch's morally commendable views in favor of abolition, in a more negative light? Why and how do Washington's perceptions of Titch's motivations change? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring why Washington begins to take up sketching and drawing again in Part III, Chapter 4.

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