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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 wakes Amos while he is away from his house after he hears Violet has hidden his saved money?

2. What occupation does Amos intend to pursue in Jaffrey?

3. With whom does Violet's daughter like to do things in Jaffrey while Amos works during the summer?

4. Where does Amos plan to look for his sister in his later years?

5. Who does Amos ask to write on his headstone after his death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amos have done with the money he has saved up when he dies?

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

3. What happens that causes Amos to go home and write his will?

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

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

6. What does Amos do when he hears that his wife had hidden his money?

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

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

9. What does Lois Burdoo say to Amos in church one day that deeply touches him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom is a crucial theme and symbol in this book. How is this theme presented, and how does its place in this plot affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Honor is something that many of the main characters are striving for in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how does it change the course of the plot?

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