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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. What do the Parhams do in Mr. Echols' cabin?

2. What are Billy and Boyd pulling when they encounter an Indian?

3. What does Billy borrow from a border guard when he returns to the United States?

4. Billy is confused about whether to kill the wolf or ____________________.

5. Where do Billy and Boyd find another man with information about the horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What eventually happens to the wolf?

2. What is the relationship between Billy and Boyd and what mention is made of any other family members at the beginning of the novel?

3. How does the old Indian foreshadow Billy's life?

4. What does Billy do with the dead wolf?

5. How does Billy reunite with Boyd and how do they escape?

6. How does Billy manage to survive after he buries the wolf?

7. When is the last time that Billy sees his father?

8. What does Billy find when he returns home?

9. What are Mr. Parham's instructions for Billy when he heads out to check the wolf traps?

10. Under what circumstances do the boys encounter the young girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two examples about greed in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of greed.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE CROSSING? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

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