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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 kind of car is Jack driving on the trip to Mexico?
2. In what Texas town does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie?
3. How did Ray's wife travel to the location in #7?
4. What is the profession of the woman in #87?
5. Who does Ray send a wire to get money?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Ray encounter early in his trip to find Norma and Guy?
2. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?
3. How does Ray get Dr. Symes into Belize when Dr. Symes is very ill?
4. Who does Dr. Symes plan to visit in Belize and what is his motive for the visit?
5. What signs did Norma show that she was unhappy in her life?
6. What deal does Ray strike with Dr. Symes when Ray has some financial problems?
7. Who is Webster Spooner and how does Ray meet him?
8. Why is Ray forced to use some of Dr. Symes' money at the hotel?
9. Describe Ray's second attempt to talk to Norma at the Dupree farm.
10. Why does Ray decide to pursue Norma and Guy and what preparations does he make?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 2
A sub-plot of "The Dog of the South" is the study of a mother and son relationship. Define the relationship between Dr. Symes and his mother. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Dr. Symes' life? How does Mrs. Symes come to terms with this primary relationship?
Essay Topic 3
How does Portis use the literary technique of local color in "The Dog of the South"? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Belize establishments, in the characters, and in the events.
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