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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 the Bedwetters mark the trophies to prove they had been stolen?

2. How do the Bedwetters plan to lead the buffalo to the final fence?

3. What has Cotton renamed the truck they drove to the preserve?

4. After his story about the piranha, what does Cotton accuse Teft of doing?

5. Where do the Bedwetters rinse the blood off their clothes before climbing onto the catwalk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the final fence broken?

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

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

6. What is the Bedwetters' plan to free the buffalo?

7. How does Cotton propose removing the buffalo from the reserve completely?

8. What is the moral in Teft's story about the piranha?

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

10. What plan does Cotton devise to open the buffalo pen gates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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