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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. Where are the wealthy falconers from that Bate and Spud generally sell their goods?

2. Where is the preen gland located on a bird?

3. What mountain range does Frightful see after Alice has freed her in "Frightful Takes Off"?

4. What kind of birds harass Frightful in "Frightful Takes Off"?

5. How are the eyes of the man with the condor face described in "Frightful Finds the Enemy"?

Short Essay Questions

1. When is Frightful released in "Frightful Finds Sam"? What does she do once released?

2. What are Duchess's circumstances when Frightful encounters her in "Frightful Finds the Enemy"?

3. Who are Bate and Spud?

4. What caused the elimination of peregrine falcons in the east of the U.S.? What brought them back?

5. What foreshadowing is revealed regarding the poachers in "Disaster Leads to Survival"?

6. Who is Joe Cassini and what is his job?

7. Who is Sam Gribley and where does he live?

8. Where are Jon and Susan Wood preparing to go when Jon finds Frightful? Why do they take her with them?

9. What conflicts does Frightful face in "Frightful Takes Off"?

10. Who is Mrs. Strawberry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Leon Longbridge in Frightful's Mountain. Where does Leon live? What is his connection to the Woods? How does Leon become involved in helping Frightful?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss examples of irony in Frightful's Mountain. How does the novel's narrative style contribute to dramatic irony? What are examples of verbal and situational irony? What is the purpose each example serves?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of justice in Frightful's Mountain. How is justice developed as a theme through character? How is it developed through symbolism and imagery? What statement do you think the author is making about justice? Why?

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