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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. At the end of Chapter 30, who does Homer see just before he passes out?

2. Whose son is Viola marrying?

3. What slave does Homer remember learning a lot from, especially how to tie off bleeding cuts?

4. How long ago did Ferdinand arrive at Freewater after runnng off from one of the swamp ditch-digger gangs?

5. In Chapter 9, how long does it take Suleman, Homer, and Ada to get to a clearing where they can get water to drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Rick and Ron?

2. Why is Billy always so scared?

3. What type of bridge do Homer and Ada have to cross to Freewater?

4. In Chapter 26, what does Old Joe bring Rose, and why?

5. Who is Ferdinand?

6. How has Homer survived at Southerland?

7. How does Sanzi prepare to hunt a wild pig?

8. What does Suleman fix for Homer and Ada to eat in Chapter 10 and how does he cook it?

9. How does Suleman get supplies and help three people escape from a plantation in Chapter 31?

10. What does Sanzi want do do because of a dream she has in Chapter 19, and how does her escapade turn out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Light tells Sanzi about the reason she and Sanzi's father ran away from the plantation. She shares how her son gave her to courage to run. How do various characters in addition to Mrs. Light demonstrate bravery and courage?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Dawson use cliffhangers in Freewater? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Personification is a type of figurative language that assigns human characteristics to inanimate objects. How does Dawson use personification in Freewater? How does the use of personification assist readers in imagining scenes and objects?

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