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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. Who throws a rock at Dick and Henry, barely missing them in Chapter 17?

2. How old was Dick when his mother died?

3. What do the two boot blacks challenge Dick to in Chapter 14?

4. Who returns to the store with Dick?

5. What is identical on the bureau of Dick and that of his neighbor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Dick.

3. Describe the change that Dick undergoes in Chapter 12.

4. Describe two changes Dick makes in Chapter 13 and 14 in his lifestyle.

5. Describe Dick's early history.

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

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

8. How do the boot blacks react to Dick's new clothes in Chapters 14 and 15?

9. What kind of work does Henry get? Describe his work experience in Chapters 19 and 20?

10. Why is Dick fired from his job in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery is used to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. The imagery can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic elements. The author uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Ragged Dick and Mark the Match Boy? Cite an example to support your answer.

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