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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jody finally brings Grandfather his drink, where does he sit?

2. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?

3. Why does Carl lose his temper and make Grandfather leave?

4. How does Grandfather react to Jody's invitation to help in the mouse hunt?

5. How does the Tiflin family learn that Mrs. Tiflin's father will be coming to visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Much of Jody's energy in Chapter 4 is focused on asking questions of his grandfather about his past and his past adventures. Discuss why Steinbeck focuses so much on this and what it shows about Jody's character as the novel reaches its conclusion. Make sure to use quotations from the text to support your positions.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel, making sure to discuss how Steinbeck concludes (or doesn't conclude) at least two themes of the novel and what he implies will happen to at least 2 characters in the future.

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