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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 many trucks of rangers head toward the boys at the final fence?

2. Which of Cotton's body parts is injured while opening the final fence?

3. As the sun rises, which of the following substances is NOT smeared all over the Bedwetters?

4. How many of the Bedwetters are injured when the buffalo stampede back into their pen, crushing the pen wall?

5. Which of the Bedwetters claims that if kids have the opportunity to interact with buffalo, ""It'll be better for them than TV"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the herd of buffalo changed from night to morning?

2. How is the final fence broken?

3. How do the Bedwetters react when they see the state agents coming toward them in the pickup trucks and Jeep?

4. Who was the first person to kill a bull buffalo while the Bedwetters watched?

5. How do the Bedwetters celebrate their achievement of opening the buffalo pens?

6. Who climbs up on the catwalk at the buffalo reserve?

7. How do the Bedwetters feel about guiding the buffalo to safety while sitting in the back of the truck bed?

8. Why had the buffalo hunt been arranged, and by whom?

9. How did the Bedwetters complete a "perfect raid" of the cabin trophies over the summer?

10. What important turning point happens in Lally Two's life as the Bedwetters prepare to fully free the buffalo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many modern day readers analyze Cotton's character in the novel as a messianic one, particularly when considering the title, which reads like a prayer. In a short essay, analyze Cotton's character and actions to come to a conclusion whether or not you agree that Cotton should be considered messianic. Be sure to consider his death in the closing of the novel, as well as his initials: JC.

Essay Topic 2

This novel is rife with references to pop culture that are now dated. List at least ten references to pop culture that are present in the novel and explain what they add to the narration. Then, describe whether these references add to or detract from your reading experience as a member of a "modern" audience. Do you think the book would be better off without the pop culture? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, the Bedwetters stress the idea that they are a team. Do you agree with this assessment of the group? Why or why not? Describe what each of the Bedwetters contributes to their team mission. How does the Bedwetter's definition of team and teamwork change throughout their quest? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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