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

2. Why does Robert promise two piglets to Mr. Tanner?

3. Whose voice does Robert not hear coming from downstairs?

4. Who had been the child's mother?

5. What do Papa and Robert agree to never participate in again?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the weaseling procedure in which Robert participates/

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

5. What phrase of Papa's is Robert mindful of as he rides with Mr. Tanner?

6. How does Papa react to Robert's maturity over giving up Pinky for the welfare of the family?

7. How

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

9. What is the scenario of Robert's return from the fair?

10. Explain Mama's position on Widow Bascom's situation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author surprisingly uses humor in the book, especially in the character of Papa. Cite at least three examples of humor in the story and support your reasons for choosing them.

Essay Topic 2

When Robert is denied the opportunity to watch Abner Doubleday, the reputed father of baseball, his exclusion from the outside world becomes very clear. Explain why Robert is denied the chance to go to the game. Why is the game counter to what Papa thinks is good for Robert?

Essay Topic 3

Papa at first does not want Robert to accept the gift of the piglet because it is a "frill." Explain what a frill is and why Papa would be so opposed to Robert's acquisition of one.

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