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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes a fancy to Dick in Chapter 17?
(a) Mark.
(b) Wanda.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ida.

2. Who throws a rock at Dick and Henry, barely missing them in Chapter 17?
(a) Willy.
(b) Joey.
(c) Mickey.
(d) Jimmy.

3. Where does Dick point out the sights to Frank in Chapter 6?
(a) Broadway.
(b) Backstreet.
(c) Six Corners.
(d) Little Five Points.

4. Who insists that Dick returns with him to dry off and get new clothes in Chapter 26?
(a) Rower.
(b) Kayaker.
(c) Child's father.
(d) Ferry captain.

5. How does Dick earn money in Chapter 1 of Ragged Dick?
(a) Writing books.
(b) Watering plants.
(c) Waiting tables.
(d) Shining shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of stories does Frank tell Dick in Chapter 6?

2. What is Dick's last name that he offers in Chapter 14?

3. What does Dick open in Chapter 14 to save money?

4. What did the clerk do with the bills?

5. What was Dick's first job that he tells Frank about in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick help Tom, the boot-black?

2. How does Dick reveal his honesty to Mr. Greyson in Chapter 15?

3. What does the clothing offered by Rockwell signify for Dick in Chapter 26?

4. How does Dick's good samaritan deed land him a job in Chapter 26?

5. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

6. Describe the incident on the horse car with Frank and Dick in Chapter 9.

7. How does Dick prevent Travis from withdrawing his money at the bank?

8. How does Dick get the money back from the swindler on the ferry in Chapter 11?

9. Describe Dick.

10. How do the boys work together as a team to improve their lives by the end of Chapter 20?

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