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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. Who is Sutton Muddyman's wife in Pair a Spurs?

2. What is the last name of the central family in The Bunchgrass Edge of the World?

3. Car is suffering from a down turn in _________________.

4. What is Josanna's last name?

5. Josanna was rumored to have _____________ .

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Josanna and others go to "bar-hop" in A Lonely Coast? What accident occurs?

2. What did Car do once his wife refused to take him back in Pair a Spurs?

3. How did the "spurs" arrive in Pair a Spurs?

4. Describe the narration of Pair a Spurs. What does the exposition relate about Car?

5. Describe the two main characters of Pair a Spurs. How do they know one another?

6. How did Aladdin take over the ranch in The Bunchgrass Edge of the World?

7. What events happen at the ending of A Lonely Coast?

8. What is suggested by the ending of 55 Miles to the Gas Pump?

9. Describe the narrative style of 55 Miles to the Gas Pump. What is this story about?

10. In A Lonely Coast, who are the subjects?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism and themes of the story The Half-Skinned Steer. What is significant about the caves and the story told by Mero's father's girlfriend?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Car Scope and Sutton Muddyman in Pair a Spurs. How are these men similar? How do they differ?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the setting relates to the plot and action of the story The Blood Bay. What understanding comes along with the time and place of the narrative?

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