All the Pretty Horses Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

All the Pretty Horses Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is the name of the man who travels to America to pick up Don Hector's new thoroughbred?

2. What is the name of the boy John Grady and Rawlins share a drink with before entering the dance?

3. Where are John and Rawlins headed?

4. What is the name of John's family attorney?

5. Rawlins asks whether a person can believe in heaven without believing in hell. What is John Grady's response?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis of the first conversation between Don Hector and John Grady?

2. What is John Grady's reception upon his arrival back at the ranch?

3. What infirmity does Alfonsa have and what does she say about scars?

4. What does the old man in the cell with John Grady and Rawlins say about his confinement at Encantada?

5. How does John Grady handle the new horse on his first encounter with it?

6. It is noted that John's grandfather has the distinction of being the first to die in a particular way. What was that way?

7. What does John Grady do after Alejandra leaves town?

8. What is the fate of John Grady and of his attacker once the fight ends?

9. Why does Blevins say he cannot be outside during the thunderstorm?

10. What does the attorney tell John about the family ranch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the price Alejandra pays for having John Grady as her lover? How does it impact her life and those of her family members?

Essay Topic 2

Though John Grady seems the obvious leader, there are some instances in which Rawlins makes demands or takes the lead. List at least two, including their significance.

Essay Topic 3

What does Perez say about the differences between Mexican and American ideas of good and evil? Compare that to general opinions about races and the stigmas associated with good and evil.

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