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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 Robert use to try to extract the calf from the cow?

2. How does the cow injure Robert?

3. What is wrong with the cow after she delivers the calf?

4. What does Robert pull from the cow's throat?

5. What does Robert help his father do on this day?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Robert's odd behavior after the hawk catches a rabbit?

3. How is Aunt Mattie's exasperation also a source of humor?

4. Explain Robert's observations about a hawk flying overhead.

5. What is Papa's position on every man completing his mission in life?

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

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

8. Why is Robert not in school on the day of his adventure with the cow?

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

10. How is Robert injured in his encounter with the cow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character profile on Mama. What are her physical characteristics? What are her personality traits? What is important to her?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Mama and Aunt Mattie. How are they different? How are they similar?

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