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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. Which character is described as "hoyden demon"?

2. What revelation does Georgie have while eating lunch on the banks of the Smoke River?

3. Where does Georgie wake up in Chapter 19?

4. What animals were living inside the cave?

5. What is unique about the fields of Garrow Farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Georgie suspect has happened between her Ma and Sheriff McCabe while she was away?

2. Why is Georgie surprised by the store owner's behavior when she arrives in Dog Hollow?

3. What is the significance of the money Goergie and Billy find in the caves?

4. What dilemma does Georgie face when shooting at Mr. Garrow and Roy?

5. What revelation does the family have about the hair ribbon Georgie brings home?

6. How does Georgie alter Agatha's story about the old Seneca man?

7. Why is Billy in a hurry to leave the cave?

8. What revelation does Georgie have when she discovers Billy has sent a telegram back to Placid?

9. Why doesn't Billy want Georgie to approach the Garrows?

10. How does Georgie react to the Mr. Garrow's presence in camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Georgie’s encounter with the store owner in Dog Hollow? What is Georgie’s initial assumptions about the woman? How do those assumptions change? What events allow both women to begin to identify with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the development of Gerogie’s relationship with Long Ears? How does she treat the mule initially? What prompts her to decide to build a relationship with the mule? What methods does she use to gain the mule’s trust? Are her efforts successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the importance of the sisterly bond between Agatha and Georgie. What roles do they play in each other’s lives? What about this bond motivates Georgie to search for her missing sister?

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