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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. Robert is washed with water that smells like ____________.

2. With what animal does Robert have an encounter?

3. What is the name of the cow that Robert finds?

4. What do Robert and his father talk about as they build the piglet's house?

5. What meal does Robert's mother bring to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does everyone at the farm view the birth of the new kittens?

2. What is humorous about Robert's interpretation of his aunt's proposal of tutoring?

3. Explain why even though Papa has no formal education, he is still well aware of his worth.

4. Describe the scenario of Robert and Pinky wandering in the countryside after church.

5. Why is Robert not offended by the stench of animal slaughtering on his father?

6. What is different about Robert's clothes?

7. What is the irony of the rough blanket for Robert?

8. How is Papa's sense of humor revealed in Chapter 3?

9. Describe Robert's appreciation for his simple meal of succotash and milk.

10. What delight does Robert find waiting for him when he arrives home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the day that Papa dies. How does Robert assimilate his father's role literally and figuratively? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Robert begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Robert is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 3

Papa tries to encourage Robert to do the right thing at all times even though it may also be very hard. Cite three examples in the book where Robert does the right thing in spite of what his heart would rather do.

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