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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?

2. How does Jody's grandfather arrive at the ranch?

3. Why does Billy tell Jody to go outside when Nellie is supposedly in labor?

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

5. What does Billy Buck do to show his respect for Grandfather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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