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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. Half Arrow declares that no one will follow them past what point?

2. Why do Half Arrow and True Son paddle away from the banks?

3. Who sees True Son before he can sneak away from the house with his horse?

4. How does Half Arrow justify stealing a boat?

5. What does Parson Elder say that the Peshtank men would have done to him for stopping them from killing the Contestogo Indians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry Butler do to calm himself down?

2. Describe True Son's arrival at his village.

3. What news is brought to Harry Butler? Who is the messenger?

4. Describe True Son's weekly routine. How does he feel about it?

5. What does Parson Elder tell Myra and Kate after talking to True Son?

6. Gordie tells the basket maker that he is a slave. How does he respond?

7. Why does True Son sabotage the ambush attempt?

8. Describe Half Arrow and True Son's night leaving camp. Does it sound like a good experience to you?

9. Half Arrow tells True Son that Little Crane told happy stories while they were with his Uncle. What kind of stories were they?

10. What is Harry Butler hoping that True Son will tell him when he confides in him on his sickbed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe three scenes in which there is extensive use of imagery. Does this add anything significant to the story? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

True Son's Indian family and white family have different values and moral standards. Do you think that living with the Butler's changed True Son's values, morals, or beliefs from those at the beginning of the story? What evidence do you see that leads you to your conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

How does True Son feel about his work in the fields? What does Bejance say about it? Compare and contrast Harry Butler's and Cuyloga's attitudes towards the chore.

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