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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 long does John Grady spend fixing up the house for he and Magdalena to live in?

2. What happens when the cowboys tie ropes around the necks of the animals responsible for killing on their ranch in Chapter 3?

3. What is the name of the cafe John Grady plans for Magdalena to go to in order to escape the White Lake?

4. What does John Grady do after identifying Magdalena's dead body?

5. What is the name of the driver John Grady hires to help Magdalena escape the White Lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is John Grady and Eduardo's knife fight described?

2. How is John Grady's renovations on his new house described?

3. What is the nature of the information John Grady tells Billy just before he dies?

4. How does Magdalena react when a woman offers to help her after she escapes from the hospital?

5. How does Billy survive when he travels to New Mexico in the epilogue?

6. How are John Grady and Billy able to save the litter of puppies they find trapped on the mesa?

7. How are John Grady and Billy able to coerce their horses to go to the top of the mesa?

8. What does John Grady do at his house just after finding out about Magdalena's death?

9. What happens when Magdalena gets into the car at the cafe with the person she believes was hired by John Grady?

10. How do John Grady and Billy find a litter of puppies that are trapped on the mesa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nature of reality is analyzed throughout the book and is the central theme presented by the author in the book. Part 1.) What elements does the author use to create a realistic portrayal of the characters in the book and the experiences they have, and are they successful? Part 2.) What personal details and emotions are we able to feel towards the characters based on the elements of reality used by the author? Part 3.) How does the author bring reality into perspective when Billy is given a second chance at the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of sacrifice that is presented in the book. Why does John Grady decide to sacrifice everything he has in order to have Magdalena, and what can we learn about the nature of his character based on his acts of sacrifice?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of compassion that is presented in the book. What can we learn about the nature of characters like Billy based on his consistent acts of compassion towards his friends, family and even strangers?

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