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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. How does Lonnie deal with his restlessness?
2. What do Lonnie, Jesse and Lonzo do in Thalia?
3. Who does the state vet bring on his return to the ranch?
4. How long do the men work with the cattle?
5. What does Hud reply when Granddad asks Hud's opinion of the situation?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens that makes Halmea cry and what is her response to Lonnie?
2. How does Granddad come to marry his second wife?
3. What happens to Lonnie while helping test the cattle and what does he do?
4. How does Mr. Burris reassure Granddad?
5. How does Lonnie feel about the new technology?
6. Who is Jesse and when does he arrive at the ranch?
7. What do Lonnie's friends decide to do after a few games of pool and why are they successful?
8. What is a tender scene between Lonnie and Halmea when Lonnie goes in the house?
9. What do the boys do after returning to Thalia?
10. Who is Newt Garrett and why does he come to the ranch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In chapter 1, Halmea tells Jesse that what Jesse needs is a wife and children, but Jesse answers that he has enough trouble getting by on his own, without having to support a family. Discuss the following:
1. Based on details in the book, do you think Granddad would agree that a man needs a wife? Explain fully.
2. Hud seems the opposite of Granddad as far as settling down goes. He is 35 and has not been married. Fully discuss why you think Hud has not married and if you think he should take Halmea's advice to Jesse for himself. Do you think Halmea would advise Hud to settle down and marry?
3. Evaluate Jesse's reply to Halmea's advice and Jesse's character throughout the book and discuss whether you think Jesse is using finances as an excuse not to marry.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Horseman, Pass By, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Do you think it is harder to identify the plot in a fantasy novel than some others? Why or why not?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Horseman, Pass By . They may not contain every element of a major plot. Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Horseman, Pass By based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Horseman, Pass By is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that Horseman, Pass By is set in the mid-20th century changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
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