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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 was Stube reading when he was on deputy duty the night Davy escaped?

2. How long has Reuben been without a breath when his father comes into the delivery room?

3. What do the Lands eat for supper on Swede's birthday?

4. What year is the Airstream trailer that Tin Lurvy leaves to Jeremiah in his will?

5. What instrument does Rev. Johnny Latt play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Lands spend Christmas Eve in 1962?

2. What happened when Swede chases the goose shot by Reuben?

3. Why does Reuben resent that Jeremiah healed Mr. Holgren?

4. What worries Dr. Nokes about Jeremiah's pneumonia?

5. What irregular work did Jeremiah find after being fired from his janitor job?

6. Where do the Lands go to hunt geese?

7. Who does Swede have rescue Sunny from the noose and why does that bother Reuben?

8. What does Reuben feel when he touches his dad during the revival service held by Rev. Johnny Latt?

9. How did Helen protect Davy when she was awakened by the tornado?

10. What does Reuben buy with the money he earns from tearing down the corncrib?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the police respond when they learn about Swede's capture by Israel Fisher and Tommy Basca.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Argue whether the mood of the book is positive or negative. Use examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Waltzer and Sara.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the

book.

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