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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. Who closes Martin's eyes after he dies?

2. How many lawmen were killed when the Orange Street Gang were arrested?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 9, where is Deptuy Beautyman hit as he pulls Silas out of the water?

4. What type of rifles do the sheriff and deputy have in Chapter 8?

5. Where is Marshall Farmer hurt when he grabs the pistol Ollerenshaw is about to shoot at Martin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Marshal Farmer send Silas to get in Rosasharon, and why is Silas not able to speak to the man?

2. What does Eben say about entrances to the cave?

3. What does the marshal tell Silas about counterfeiting?

4. How did Eben and Seb get involved with Ollerenshaw?

5. What plan do the lawmen contrive?

6. What proposition does Ollerenshaw have for the sheriff?

7. What happens when Rufe Jones attacks Silas?

8. What are Martin's last words to Silas?

9. What news does Mittenwool have about Silas's pa in Chapter 5?

10. Who arrives and speaks to Silas after the lawmen begin their approach to the cave, and what does she want?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not realistic fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Martin Bird is a photographer. Was Martin a counterfeiter? What role does photography play in counterfeiting?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Pony to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner?

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