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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Tom tell Maggie about visiting Judy?
2. What does Harold suggest the three of them do?
3. What does Dwayne tell Victoria?
4. What does Victoria ask the McPheron brothers?
5. What does Guthrie do before he comes to Judy's house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The source of Russell's tendency for inappropriate behavior is obvious. With parents who lash out in vulgar tirades it is little wonder that Russell sees bullying and violence as acceptable behavior.
1. In light of the above statement discuss the saying: The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Use examples from the text to support your answer.
2. Do you think Russell's behavior should be excused in view of what type of people his parents seem to be? Why or why not?
3. Discuss why Russell's behavior seems to reflect his parents. Use examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The boys arrive home and notice that their mother is still in her room. They wonder if she has been there all day. The boys go to the corral and herd the horses into the barn. They saddle the horses and ride west along the railroad tracks. Nine and ten year old boys Ike and Bobby seem to enjoy a great deal of independence compared to similar aged children who live in cities.
1. Discuss the differences that might be evident between raising children in a small town as opposed to a larger city. Use examples from the text to support your answer.
2. Do you think Ike and Bobby would have the same amount of independence if their mother was different? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
3. Discuss what you can discern so far of the character and personalities of Ike and Bobby. Use examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Plainsong based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Plainsong is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that Plainsong is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
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