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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. Which river does Cowney live near?

2. What does Cowney smuggle back from the inn for Lishie in Chapter Ten?

3. Where does Cowney grow up?

4. What rumors has Cowney heard about the inn?

5. How does Bud plan to transport the goods he wants to sell in Chapter Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cowney find buried on the property of Grove Park Inn that he keeps and hides?

2. What game does Essie teach Cowney to play in Room 447, and how does he feel about it?

3. How does Bud plan to get the lumbar he has cut to the lumber yard in Part I, and what does he ask Cowney to do to help?

4. What does Lee give Cowney in Part II, and how does Cowney feel about the gift?

5. What is Cowney's first impression of his supervisor, Lee?

6. What kind of greeting do Cowney and Essie get when they first arrive at Grove Park Inn?

7. Why does Bud tell Cowney to be careful when he gets to the Grove Park Inn?

8. Who is the most constant and comforting person in Cowney's life, and why?

9. What does Cowney feel his choices in life would be if he stayed in Cherokee?

10. Who does Cowney ride to Grove Park Inn with and he does he feel about this person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Edgar the monkey seems to symbolize in the context of Cowney's community and experiences? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What does Cowney learn about himself, his potential, his resolve, and his personality after working for some time at Grove Park Inn - especially after enduring abuse from Sol and others there? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What does the Grove Park Inn symbolize for Cowney? What is unusual about the specific mix of types of guests there? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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