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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. What does Carl tell Jody not to blame on Billy?

3. What does Jody put in his lunchbox on his way home from school in Chapter 3?

4. During the first dinner with Grandfather, what does Billy say makes people hungrier?

5. What does Grandfather mean by the term "westering"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an argument paper discussing who is responsible for Gabilan's death. Make sure to use quotations from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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