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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 ties Allie's hands behind his back?
2. Which member of the Fox family wants to go to Brewer's Lagoon with Mr. Haddy?
3. Where is the Zambu Indian headed when he meets the Foxes in Brewer's Lagoon?
4. What number does Allie tell Charlie to count to after he lights the fire on the ice plant?
5. What animal does Mr. Haddy warn the Foxes about while they are at Laguna Miskita?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Allie want to travel upstream?
2. Why does Allie make Jerry ride on the little boat behind the floating house?
3. How does a Miskito Indian help the Fox family when they are on their way to the sea?
4. On the way back to Jeronimo, what does Allie say happened with the Indians over the mountain?
5. How does Mother treat the Indians who recognize the Spellgood's vehicle?
6. Why does Mr. Haddy come to visit Charlie?
7. How does the ice cube that is meant for the Indians over the mountain get broken?
8. How does Allie feel about the Acre?
9. Why does Mr. Haddy come to Cabo Gracias?
10. Why is Jeronimo always full of people?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Allie Fox is often kinder to strangers than he is to his own family. Cite two examples of this and explain what it says about his nature. Does he seem to love his family, despite his actions? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What is the relationship between Allie and Mr. Haddy like? Are they friends? Does Mr. Haddy respect Allie the way Allie would like? How do you think they feel about each other? Use examples from the novel to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Explore the gruesomeness of Allie's death. Why does Theroux have his main character die in such a grotesque manner? Why does he die with so little dignity? What is the significance of the vultures?
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