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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 does Billy note about his father when he rides out the next day?

3. Which Parham family members have already died by the time the family moves?

4. With what does Mr. Parham coat traps?

5. How does Billy warn the vaqueros about the new trap in the abandoned campfire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has made the wolf leave her home in Mexico to roam in the United States?

2. When do the boys first learn about the wolf?

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

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

5. How much of Billy's decision not to return home is a conscious decision?

6. Cite some examples that point out the relationship between Billy and Boyd.

7. How do Billy and Boyd discuss their parents' murders?

8. Describe the boys' encounter with an Indian while they are out gathering wood one day.

9. Describe how Billy manages to subdue the wolf.

10. What does Billy do with the dead wolf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Billy Parham. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Boyd Parham. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point?

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