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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 San Flusher give Caddie on Valentine's Day?

2. How does Caddie feel when her raft falls apart?

3. Who is the most shy around Katie Hyman?

4. What has Johnny repaired for the Indians to earn their trust?

5. What does Harriet raise to sell at Thanksgiving?

Short Essay Questions

1. Into what does Harriet put much of her effort on the farm, and why is this surprising?

2. Where does Miss Parker work during the year, and why?

3. Why does Mr. Tanner enjoy taking meals at the Woodlawn house?

4. What is so surprising to the Indians about the Woodlawn children?

5. What does Edmund do to make Caddie feel better after her raft falls apart?

6. What happens when Caddie is preparing to ride away after hearing a nasty rumor?

7. How does Miss Parker get control over Obediah?

8. What bet does Caddie make with Edmund, and how does he respond?

9. Why does Johnny allow Caddie to run so free and wild?

10. How does Caddie's mother feel about the Indians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Responsibility and coming of age are two interwoven themes. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to move the plot along?

Essay Topic 2

Despair occurs in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety are two ideas that are touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how do these affect the characters in these scenes?

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