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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. Where do Momma and Grandma sit while they catch up in Chapter 12?

2. What does Momma want the family to do during their road trip?

3. Why does Kenny have a hard time sleeping in Alabama?

4. What does the author say we might be if we want to?

5. What is Kenny's favorite song?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Momma say she dissapproves of her mother for, and what is Grandma's response?

2. What do Kenny and Byron trade off doing while driving in Chapter 10?

3. What is true about the church bombing in this book?

4. What does Kenny hear after Joey goes to church in Chapter 14, and what does Dad think caused it?

5. What does the author ask his readers to do at the end of the book?

6. What does Byron seem to like about being in Alabama?

7. What surprises Kenny about Birmingham when they finally get there?

8. What does Byron do after Kenny is saved and is breathing again in Chapter 13?

9. Why can't Mr. Robert and his dog hunt anymore?

10. How does Joey react when Mrs. Davidson brings her a present, and what does Momma say about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Byron is incredibly protective of his little brother. What are some of the ways this protective feeling is shown, and how do these moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Why did the Watsons decide to make the trek down to Alabama, and how did this trip change the lives of each member of the family?

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