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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. How many children had Morgan's father had?

2. Morgan is more like what than a man?

3. What does Titus Hoyt think will make him an educated man?

4. What do Errol, Boyee and the author think will make the war end quickly?

5. What happened to Big Foot's father when Big Foot was still a boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nathaniel and his relationship with Laura.

2. What changes Eddoes's happy disposition?

3. What does Titus Hoyt urge the author to do, why and against whose wishes?

4. What does Titus do because he is not really qualified to become a teacher?

5. What is the main focus of chapter 10 where Laura is introduced to the reader?

6. What makes Big Foot grow in prominence and respect on Miguel Street, and how does he lose that respect?

7. What does Titus do after getting his certificate?

8. Who is Laura, and how many children does she have?

9. How many children does Morgan have and with whom is he married?

10. Why do the people of Miguel Street finally laugh at Morgan, and what happens to him then?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. After quitting his job, what does Mr. Bolo do and then what does he ask the author to do for him?

2. What does the author tell Mr. Bolo that he doesn't believe and what stupid thing does he do?

3. Who is Edward and what does he do for his friends?

4. Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1. What does George do to his wife, children and the people on Miguel Street that makes him a scary man?

2. What happens after George's first wife's funeral?

3. What does George do after his second wife leaves him?

4. Choose two of the above topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is Uncle Bhakcu's dream?

2. How does Uncle Bhakcu take his frustrations out on his wife, and why does he have these frustrations?

3. What does Bhakcu do after he gives up on his dream?

4. Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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