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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. How did Homer's father die?
(a) He was struck by lightning.
(b) A tree fell on him.
(c) He got lost in the desert.
(d) He was hanged.

2. What did Harold used to tell Homer stories about?
(a) Pirates and indians.
(b) Sporting heroes.
(c) Animals.
(d) Superheroes.

3. What is the title of chapter four?
(a) The Dark of the World.
(b) Chiseling a Life.
(c) Kidnapped.
(d) The Runaway Slave.

4. How is Henry Figg related to Homer?
(a) His father.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His brother.

5. Who does Smelt call a Quaker fool?
(a) Mrs. Bean.
(b) Squint.
(c) Homer.
(d) Mr. Brewster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Brewster say he can't get a gun?

2. What does Harold say he is doing in his head when Squinton arrives back?

3. Why does Homer think Mr. Brewster couldn't keep a secret?

4. What does Mrs. Bean say is the only truthful part of what Homer is saying?

5. What does Homer escape on?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Homer save Samuel's life in this section?

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

3. Why does Samuel say Stink and Smell have no right to keep him?

4. Summarize chapter twelve.

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

6. How does Homer describe Stink Mullins?

7. In what way does Homer show his naivety in this section?

8. How does Homer describe his Uncle's cellar?

9. How does Brewster say the whites express their fears of blacks?

10. How does Homer think Harold will cope in the army?

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