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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. How did Goodenow threaten to kill himself?
2. Which family member is Goodenow most close to?
3. On his way to Arizona, why was Teft restrained on the airplane?
4. Which of the following actions did Cotton perform after the botched Apache raid to show the rest of the boys that he was in charge?
5. Why does Shecker want to abandon the plan and return to camp?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?
2. What does Cotton dream about in the opening chapter of the novel?
3. After relocating Lally Two, how does Cotton exhibit his leadership over the misfit boys, particularly in their decision to go forward with their "dangerous" plan?
4. What dramatic event occurred when Teft was flying to Arizona?
5. What family troubles does Goodenow struggle with when he is not at camp?
6. How do the boys respond when they are first harassed by the bullies at the bowling alley?
7. After waking up from his dream, what does Cotton realize has happened in camp while he slept?
8. Why did Lally Two want to leave camp?
9. How did Shecker first prompt the Bedwetters' rebellious behavior?
10. How does Cotton react to the final vote about whether or not the quest should end?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the opening of the novel, Cotton has a disturbing dream about the buffalo reserve where he and his fellow camp mates travel later in the novel. What are the important elements of Cotton's dreams? What message can be drawn from the imagery? In what way is Cotton's dream foreshadowing for the later events of the novel? Be sure to use examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
At the opening of the novel, each of the Bedwetters has their own unique hat which is used to personalize their camp uniform. First, describe the Box Canyon camp uniform in detail. Then, choose three of the Bedwetters and describe their unique headwear. What clues into the characters' personalities can be found in their headwear? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the act of "bumping" in the novel. Where was this action first learned? How did it affect the Bedwetters as a group? Choose one situation in which the bump was used, and explain its outcome. What other groups of men use physical contact like this to come together? What parallels can be formed through this comparison? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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