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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 times heavier than its own weight can a rhinoceros beetle carry?
2. In "Forest," what is the cape made from that Father wears?
3. How long has Neftali been avoiding his father in "Pinecone"?
4. In "Pinecone," what are the other boys playing?
5. In "Pinecone," what is Neftali reading when his father summons him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mamadre tell Neftali about his mother and being strong in "Rain"?
2. What has Neftali been doing in "Pinecone" since the visit to the forest?
3. What does Father say to Neftali in "Pinecone"?
4. How is the pinecone describe that Neftali finds in "Tree"?
5. What is Neftali's trip home like in "Tree"?
6. In "Forest," what instructions does Rudolfo give Neftali to follow when he goes into the forest with their father?
7. What happens when Mamadre and the others hear the train whistle in "Mud"?
8. What type of friend does Neftali wish would live in the house next door?
9. In "Tree," what bird does Neftali see in a large pine tree?
10. In "Mud," what happens when Neftali tries to answer a question during dinner?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?
Essay Topic 2
Neftali goes to the forest on the train with his father and his workers. How does Neftali feel about the trip? How does he feel about his explorations in the forest? Why does his joy turn to shame?
Essay Topic 3
The Dreamer is the story of Neftali from the time he was a young boy until he is a young man. How do the events in the book help Neftali mature and grow in the novel?
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