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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. What type of flowers does Tansy send Russell and Lloyd to pick for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?

2. What is the name of the only family who does not have Doc Wilkinson assist in the birth of their babies?

3. What song is played as the Case Special goes by and Uncle Sam unfolds himself out of the caboose?

4. What township is the Sweet Singer from?

5. What insects are in the window wells of the church in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Charlie tell Russell and Lloyd died when he joins them on the camping trip?

2. What does Russell do after he and Lloyd help Tansy clean up the school?

3. What does Tansy take out of the coffin and why?

4. What does Russell smell for breakfast in Chapter 7, and why is that unusual?

5. How does Russell describe the month of August?

6. What happens when the Culvers are driving home from the funeral?

7. Who does Preacher Parr think was the death of Miss Arbuckle?

8. What type of school is Hominy Ridge, and why are there threats to close it down?

9. What does Russell say about his family?

10. Why does Tansy only cook for the family in the summer and why does the family live for her cooking?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in The Teacher’s Funeral?

Essay Topic 2

Charlie, Russell, and Lloyd play pranks on one another. How and why do the boys play pranks on one another? What role do these pranks play in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Glenn’s brothers do not want Glenn to do better in life than they are doing. How and why do Glenn’s brothers try to sabotage and discredit him?

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