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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?

2. How is Jody picked up and put on a horse for safety?

3. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?

4. What problem does Billy find with Nellie's pregnancy?

5. What makes Jody excited about seeing the mailbox when Chapter 3 opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While _The Red Pony_ does not have many characters, the characters it does have are very complex and complicated. Choose one character and discuss 1) why you think this character is the *most* complicated character of the text and 2) what literary devices Steinbeck uses to convey this character's complicated nature to the reader.

Essay Topic 2

The roles and responsibilities of men are a theme of _The Red Pony_. Present an argument paper that argues that Billy Buck OR Carl is more of a father figure to Carl throughout the novel. Make sure to use at least three specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Jody spends a lot of time alone on the ranch. Choosing three specific instances where Jody is spending time alone, discuss what each instance shows the reader about Jody's personality (through what Jody chooses to do -- or not to do -- while spending time with himself).

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