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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. How big is the place where Mattie is locked in at nightfall at the Anderson plantation?

2. At what plantation does Jeb Martin's father work?

3. When is Elizabeth born?

4. How old is Mattie in Chapter 1?

5. How many other boys join Jack in harassing one of the slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mattie meet Emmanuel?

2. Who will take care of Mattie's son, Samuel, while she is gone?

3. What instructions does Mattie give Samuel before he leaves for the Anderson plantation?

4. What happened to Mattie's mother?

5. What was the history of Mattie's family?

6. How does Samuel learn to read?

7. What favor does Mattie ask Mrs. Ann?

8. Why isn't Mrs. Ann in charge of the house since she is the mistress of the house?

9. Who is Miss Taylor, and what does she teach daughters of plantation owners?

10. Why does Emily come to get Mattie in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lisbeth and Mattie spend a lot of time looking out windows. What do windows represent in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Matthew asks Lisbeth if she is happy in Ohio. Does Lisbeth ever regret the decisions she has made--marrying Matthew and moving to Ohio?

Essay Topic 3

Lisbeth depends greatly upon Mattie. What type of relationship does Lisbeth have with Mattie?

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