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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. On what date does a diesel truck arrive to work on the Delhi Bridge?

2. What happens when Frightful attacks Mole in "Frightful and Oksi Run the Show"?

3. Who is the middle school drummer who plays for the childrens' protest in "The Kids are Heard"?

4. How many wild peregrine falcons does Jon Wood say exist in the state of New York in "The Kids are Heard"?

5. Who is the peregrine expert from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that arrives at the bridge in "There are Three"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Jon Wood and Leon Longbridge say about Frightful while Sam overhears in "The Kids are Heard"?

2. How does Frightful respond to the eggs that she lays in "There are Eggs and Trouble"?

3. How is Chup reintroduced to the story in "A Pal Finds a Pal"?

4. What does Sam decide to do in order to help in feeding Frightful in "There are Eggs and Trouble"? Why?

5. How does Joe Cassini respond to Leon Longbridge and the schoolchildren in "There are Eggs and Trouble"?

6. What does Leon Longbridge announce to the schoolchildren when he arrives at the bridge in "Sam Takes Charge"?

7. Who is Dan Martin and what role does he play in the story?

8. What do the schoolchildren do to support Frightful in "The Kids are Heard"?

9. What does Sam do in order to help Frightful in the end of "Sam Takes Charge"?

10. How are Frightful's eyases described when they hatch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the history, tradition, tools, and techniques of falconry. When did falconry originate? How has the sport evolved over time? How many falconers are licensed in the U.S. today?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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