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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 animal head is the trophy for the Apache cabin at Box Canyon Boys' Camp?

2. What unnecessary item does Lally Two pack for his quest?

3. Why does Lally Two want to abandon the plan and return to camp?

4. How does Goodenow relieve his anxiety at home?

5. What famous road do the Bedwetters drive down toward their quest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the boys finally fall apart, threatening to quit the quest and return to camp?

2. How did Teft save the boys from the abuse of their camp counselor, Wheatie?

3. Where did the boys finally find Lally Two?

4. How does Box Canyon Boys' Camp reward good behavior and hard work?

5. What do the boys' camp uniforms look like?

6. After waking up from his dream, what does Cotton realize has happened in camp while he slept?

7. How do the boys respond when they are first harassed by the bullies at the bowling alley?

8. Why does Lally Two often act like an infant, and how did that affect his position within camp life?

9. What is the end result of Cotton's demand that the boys vote unanimously about whether or not they should continue their mission?

10. What unusual supplies do Lally One and Goodenow pack for their dangerous mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the Bedwetters suffer from debilitating mental illness or disturbances. Choose two of the Bedwetters and describe their mental struggles throughout the novel. Where did these mental disturbances come from? How were these Bedwetters able to overcome their troubles to function as valuable members of their gang? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Swarthout frequently prints the lyrics for the iconic song "Home on the Range". First, describe what this song traditionally means in America, and what symbolism it has in the novel. Then, describe the effect of Swarthout's gradual distortion of the lyrics. When does he choose to distort the lyrics? What does this distortion symbolize? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

What does it mean to be a good team player? How is teamwork described in the novel? Do you think the Bedwetters make a good team? Why or why not? In what situations was teamwork vital to the success of the Bedwetters' quest? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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