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

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

3. What have Stink and Smelt built a shelter out of?

4. What does Homer say Smelt looks like in the dark?

5. What do Smelt's hard little eyes brighten up like?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Squint get back at Harold?

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

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

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

6. What does Homer tell Stink and Smell about his Uncle?

7. How does Harold describe life working at the logging camp?

8. Why does Homer think his situation with his Uncle was similar to the situation of the slaves?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does Homer find the truth in this section? How does his narration change when he finds the truth? Why does Homer embellish so much on the truth at the beginning of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Apart from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Who were the Underground Railroad? How accurate is the author's representation of the Underground Railroad?

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