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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. When was the Forward to Frightful's Mountain written?

2. From what kind of hide does the author of the Forward describe making bitwits and other falconry tools in the Forward?

3. What term refers to wind that varies with height due to a balance between the coriolis and pressure-gradient forces in the atmosphere?

4. Where does Frightful hide out from the thunderstorm by the farm in "Frightful Peregrinates"?

5. How has Duchess become free in "Hunger is Frightful's Teacher"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the students respond to Frightful when she is shown in Roxbury?

2. What is odd to Jon and Susan about Frightful? What is the reason for this oddity?

3. Who is Mrs. Strawberry?

4. Where do Lady, Drum, and Duchess go when they depart the nest in "The Wilderness Tests the Eyases"?

5. Why does Chup seek out a mate in Frightful?

6. What foreshadowing regarding the bridge is revealed in "Disaster Leads to Survival"?

7. How does Sam respond when he first sees Frightful in "Frightful Finds Sam"?

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

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

10. What backstory does the author establish regarding Mole in "Frightful Peregrinates"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Perry Knowlton in the novel. Where does Perry live? Where does he encounter Frightful? How does Perry contribute to the story? How does Perry contribute to wildlife preservation?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of independence and freedom in Frightful's Mountain. What does freedom mean in the circumstances of this story? How does the concept of freedom here compare and contrast with freedom explored thematically in other works? What symbolism relates to these themes?

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