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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?

2. Why is Mrs. Tiflin crying at the end of the novel?

3. How long does Billy say it takes for a colt to be born?

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

5. What time is it when Jody first leaves the barn after the horse's birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perhaps because of the nature of a cattle ranch, blood makes multiple appearances in _The Red Pony_. Discuss the use of blood in the novel. Is it positive? Negative? What does it represent? Does its symbolism change? How can a reader make sense of blood when it makes an appearance in the text?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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