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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 special treat does the family have for dinner?
2. Which of the following is a person who does not necessarily love Robert more than anyone in the world?
3. What is in the grave with a small coffin?
4. What do Papa and Robert agree to never participate in again?
5. What never happens in spite of Papa's best efforts?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the family not have enough food to eat for the winter?
2. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?
3. How does Robert like the experience of showing Mr. Tanner's oxen?
4. What is Robert's reaction to the weaseling?
5. What have been Robert's experiences with Widow Bascom?
6. How does Robert show that he is growing up in Chapter 13?
7. How does Papa react to Robert's maturity over giving up Pinky for the welfare of the family?
8. On what topic must Robert remind himself not to be too greedy?
9. What is the impact of Robert's incorrect smoking of the apple orchard?
10. Describe how Robert's farm boy innocence exhibits at the fair.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although the Peck family lives at the poverty level, Papa tries to instill in Robert the riches of the earth that are available to him. Cite three examples where Robert tries to adopt Papa's theory of "wealth" and provide support for your answers.
Essay Topic 2
An important theme in the book is isolation based on Robert's being both the son of a poor farmer as well as a Shaker. How does Robert manage his feelings of being different from so many people in the area? Will Robert maintain his simple ways or will he lean into education and technology to improve his future? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
The scene where Pinky is bred by Samson is a turning point for Robert in a few ways. Evaluate the scene and cite at least three ways that indicate that Robert is maturing.
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