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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. The contest at the center of the narrative is said to be "a drawing and" what "contest" (38)?

2. In what way is Maddie's hair described in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

3. What do Peggy and Maddie see on the front porch of the Petronskis' former house when they reach Boggins Heights?

4. Which members of the class in Room 13 are tasked with submitting designs for motorboats?

5. Which character is expected by other members of the class to earn a medal in the drawing contest for Room 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuse does Peggy provide for the bad behavior to which she does admit and how does it shed further light on her character traits?

2. What is the significance of the illustration that begins the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

3. What message is being sent about courage in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

4. Describe the official contest held in Room 13 and name of the girl who is expected to win.

5. How does Maddie respond to Peggy's statement about Wanda's level of intelligence and what is the significance of her response?

6. From the performance of what activity does Maddie draw momentary comfort within the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

7. What does Maddie do right after she makes a promise to herself at the end of the chapter called "Up on Boggins Heights" and why is this action significant?

8. What connection does Maddie draw between Wanda's former house and Wanda's one blue dress?

9. What major plot point occurs while the children in Room 13 are admiring the artwork of their fellow students?

10. What reasons does Wanda's father provide for relocating his family to the "big city" (45)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Estes from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how and why Estes instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of The Hundred Dresses.

Essay Topic 3

What messages does Estes send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?

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