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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. What does Smelt say Homer has outlived?
(a) His fate.
(b) His usefulness.
(c) His mother.
(d) His expectations.

2. What does Homer say the cider in the cellar has turned into?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Slime.
(c) Acid.
(d) Water.

3. What does Homer say he was most scared of when he first moved in with his uncle?
(a) His broher disappearing.
(b) His mother haunting him.
(c) The cows attacking him.
(d) Starving to death.

4. What does Mr. Brewster say is the secret of Brewster mines?
(a) They mine for diamonds.
(b) They have stopped work.
(c) They sell their product to the south.
(d) They mine for gold.

5. What does Mrs. Bean say is amazing about the snake in Homer's story?
(a) It has a spine.
(b) It has a neck.
(c) It smiles.
(d) It speaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Homer's uncle hate his house?

2. Why is it illegal for Harold to join the army?

3. What kind of work does Brewster say Mr. Reed does?

4. What does Homer say doesn't come easy to him?

5. Why does Corny think Squint is clever?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Homer tell Mrs. Bean about the snake?

2. Summarize chapter twelve.

3. How does Homer describe the calm feeling he feels as he and Smelt get closer to the mine?

4. What does Mr. Brewster say are Homer's options?

5. Why does Squint become angry with Homer in this section?

6. What is Homer's opinion of his Uncle?

7. Summarize chapter three.

8. How does Mr. Brewster help the slaves?

9. What conflicting situation does Homer find himself in in this section?

10. Summarize chapter nine.

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