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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Barnette agrees that Willy Jay:

2. Lenny's reason for exploding at Meg over the candy is:

3. Where do Meg and Doc go together?

4. Meg hesitates at first to go out riding with Doc because:

5. What secret has Babe revealed to Meg about Lenny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you evaluate any character from the text as "successful" or "unsuccessful" according to their own standards and those of society in general.

Essay Topic 2

If the Magrath family were a clear example of family in the United States, what would be the "norm" for family behavior? Use the text to support your ideas about the Magrath family as a typical American family.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the ideas of fault and blame in Henley's play. What idea or events connect to fault and blame for the Magraths? What message is Henley communicating through the ideas of fault and blame in her play?

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