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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. Which of Cotton's family members watches him die in his dream?
2. What is the name of the Bedwetters' tyrannical camp counselor?
3. Which camper breaks and tells the bullies the truth - that they are from a boys camp and are on their way back to their campsite?
4. Which of the following boys is considered to be the most stubborn?
5. What causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat as they are driving through the wilderness at nighttime?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened at the Petrified Forest on the day before Cotton had his alarming dream?
2. Why does Lally Two often act like an infant, and how did that affect his position within camp life?
3. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?
4. What type of car do the boys want to steal from the motel parking lot?
5. What dramatic event occurred when Teft was flying to Arizona?
6. 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?
7. What mode of transportation do The Bedwetters use to leave camp, and how do they feel about this method of escape?
8. Where did the boys finally find Lally Two?
9. What family troubles does Goodenow struggle with when he is not at camp?
10. While driving into Arizona, what causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The landscape of Arizona acts almost as its own character in the novel. First, describe the Arizona landscape as it is represented in the novel? In what ways does the landscape affect the plot and themes of "Bless the Beasts and Children"? In your opinion, could this novel have taken place in any other setting? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the references to the Vietnam War present in the novel. At what times is the war mentioned? What symbolism can be found in the references to war, particularly the Vietnam War? Do you think the use of a historical event is an effective symbol to convey a message to the larger reading audience? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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