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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What role does Carl play in the horse's birth?
2. Why does Billy tell Jody to go outside when Nellie is supposedly in labor?
3. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?
4. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?
5. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?
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
Foreshadowing is very much a part of _The Red Pony_. Choose three instances of foreshadowing from anywhere in the text and discuss what each instance will come to mean.
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