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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 Papa put into a sack before going to bed?

2. What Shaker belief overshadows Robert's happiness at the prospect of paying off the farm?

3. What time of day is it when Robert returns from the fair?

4. What new article of clothing does Robert need?

5. What kills one of the hens during the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 8 demonstrate the tolerance of the people in the Shaker religion?

2. How is Robert's maturity affecting his view on religion

3. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. What is the unspoken understanding regarding Pinky in the Peck household?

5. What good news does Robert get in Chapter 9?

6. How does Robert like the experience of showing Mr. Tanner's oxen?

7. What is Robert's reaction to the weaseling?

8. What is the significance of Pinky's being barren?

9. What happens when Papa, Robert and Mr. Hillman leave the cemetery?

10. What have been Robert's experiences with Widow Bascom?

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

Explain how you think Robert will decide to live his life after Papa's death? Will he continue to be a farmer and a Shaker? Or will he find a way to get an education and move into the outside world? Provide some support for your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is the source of Robert's contempt for Baptists? How does he reconcile this position once he realizes that several of the people who care deeply for him are of the Baptist faith? Explain.

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