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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Billy Buck do to show his respect for Grandfather?
2. Who is Mule-tail Buck?
3. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?
4. Why is Mrs. Tiflin crying at the end of the novel?
5. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several instances in _The Red Pony_ where Jody very deliberately conceals his actions from the adults of the novel. Pick one instance in each chapter where this occurs and discuss what it shows the reader about Jody's character (including how his character is maturing, if at all, as the novel progresses).
Essay Topic 2
Chapter 3 has significantly more violence than the other chapters in the book. Discuss at least 2 instances where violence appears and what Steinbeck is trying to convey by putting violence into an otherwise non-violent text.
Essay Topic 3
The role of women in _The Red Pony_ is very limited and traditional in the text. Write an argument paper that discusses whether or not this is representative of women's roles at the time or if the author has simply treated the one female character of the text (Mrs. Tiflin) in a misogynistic and patronizing manner.
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