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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 Cotton encourage the Bedwetters during their foot race?

2. Which of the following alcoholic beverages do the Bedwetters drink after freeing the buffalo from their pens?

3. Who recommended Box Canyon Boys' Camp to Teft's father?

4. Which of the Bedwetters is the only one unable to drink the alcohol?

5. Who comes on the radio as the Bedwetters reach the final fence?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Bedwetters finally win the Apache buffalo head?

3. Who do the Bedwetters imagine seeing them as they drive toward the final fence?

4. What happened to the Bedwetters' chamber pot at the end of the novel?

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

6. What camp animal did Lally Two bond with, and how?

7. What is so surprising about the final fence the Bedwetters encounter at the south end of the buffalo reserve?

8. As the Bedwetters lead the buffalo to the final fence, what fear overtakes Cotton?

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

10. Why weren't the Bedwetters given credit for their successful raid of the cabins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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