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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. What is the name of the Shultzes' hound dog?

2. What was the name of Mrs. Roosevelt's brother who collected moths in South America?

3. Who is the rancher who pastures cattle on a hillside near Roxanna's?

4. What screenwriter came to the theater that Roxanna's father owned?

5. What alias did Butch Cassidy tell Roxanna's Great-Uncle Howard that he would be using in the future?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the posse find when they reach Waltzer's cabin?

2. Why does Andreeson believe that Davy is in the Badlands?

3. How would Teddy Roosevelt's father try to help him breath?

4. What does Jape Waltzer look like?

5. What does Reuben tell himself when nervously waiting for Davy in Chapter 17?

6. Why doesn't Dr. Nickles recommend sending Reuben to the hospital?

7. What happened two years ago that makes Andreeson believe that Jeremiah can lead him to Davy?

8. How did Roxanna's Great-Uncle Howard meet Butch Cassidy?

9. Why does Roxanna say that part of the Badlands is on fire?

10. Describe Reuben's dream the first night the Lands stay at Roxanna's.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reuben came into the world in a rather dramatic manner. Discuss why Reuben began life in a dangerous and romantic manner. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Extraordinary events occur frequently in the novel. Argue whether these events are miracles using examples from the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

The title of the book is taken from a hymn. Discuss how the hymn, "It is Well with My Soul," relates to the characters in the story.

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