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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 Violet's daughter learn about while Amos works during the first summer in Jaffrey?

2. How is Amos received by the second person he talks to in Jaffrey?

3. Where does Ceylinda sell the things she makes to make money?

4. What is the name of the paper that declares Amos's freedom?

5. What is Amos told by the person who greets him when he gets to Jaffrey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amos say to Violet when he gets back from his time on the mountain?

2. What is Amos's house in Jaffrey filled with during the first summer, and why?

3. What does Amos leave to Violet in his will?

4. What does Violet do when she sees what Amos plans to do for Lois Burdoo?

5. What is Amos most worried about when he moves to Jaffrey, and what gives him comfort in this worry?

6. Where does Amos find land to use when he first gets to Jaffrey?

7. How does Amos help two of the Burdoo boys?

8. How long does Amos save money before moving to Jaffrey, and why?

9. Why does Amos feel he should listen to Violet's advice about not giving his money to Lois?

10. What does Amos tell Violet when Violet says that Polly had been born free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how do those moments affect the course of the plot?

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