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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. Who does Homer think his uncle has gone to fetch?

2. What did the meanest man in Bangor used to do for fun?

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

4. What does Homer say Squint and Corny are busy doing as he makes his escape?

5. What do Stink and Smelt want Homer to lie his way into?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Homer describe Jebediah Brewster?

3. How does Mr. Brewster help the slaves?

4. How does Homer describe Mr. Mr Brewster's pit?

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

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

7. What does Homer overhear Squint and Corny talking about?

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

9. How does Squint react to Harold pushing him over into the mud?

10. Summarize chapter twelve.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How do the following people help Homer find his brother Harold?

1. Professor Fleabottom.

2. Mr. Brewster.

3. Mr. Willow.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Does the character achieve his or her motive? Does the character share similar goals and motives with other characters? Does his or her goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect interaction with each other?

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