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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to those that Pa sends down the chute?

2. How does Pa react to the message?

3. What does Pa do while his men are fighting the bear?

4. What do Pa and Ma say Buggerless can have?

5. What does Pa credit for the victory over the bear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the chaotic writing style used by the author help to make one of the play's key thematic points? Do you agree with this thematic point? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What contradictions occurred within the novel? Why do you believe the author included them? Do you believe they were necessary to keep the audience engaged? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There is a great amount of violence in the play. In what ways is the violence necessary? Do you believe it helps to enhance the novel or detract from it? Why do you think this way?

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