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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. Why does Dan Suggs offer Jake a position on their crew when Jake is ready to leave Dallas?
2. Where do Pea Eye and Gus find shelter from the Indians?
3. Where does Gus take Lorena?
4. Who turns out to be the thief?
5. What does Jake hope the Suggs brothers gang will do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What makes Call mad in Ogallala?
2. What does Clara suggest to Lorena?
3. Why does Clara want Call to change his mind about honoring Gus' request?
4. Why is Po Campo not as excited about reaching Ogallala as the rest of the crew?
5. What happens to July near the Republican River?
6. What does Clara tell Gus about marriage?
7. What does Old Hugh do for the ranch?
8. What does July tell Peach is his letter to her?
9. What does Blue Duck tell Call?
10. What does July finally decide about Elmira?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many deaths along the way in the novel. Pick two deaths from the novel (Sean, Deets, Gus, Elmira, Jake, etc.) Compare and contrast the two deaths. What are the circumstances of each death? How are they similar? How are they different? How do the other characters mourn each death?
Essay Topic 2
Blue Duck and Dan Suggs are both outlaws with formidable reputations. Compare and contrast Blue Duck and Dan Suggs. How are they similar? How are they different? How does each character affect the plot? Does each character get punishment in line with his crimes?
Essay Topic 3
The style of Lonesome Dove changes in the last few chapters. How does this style change affect the story? Would you end the novel in a different place in the plot? Why or why not?
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