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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do the people in #34 promise?
2. Where does Ralph go to look for saddles for Lonnie and himself?
3. What does the couple do for Ralph?
4. What type of car does Lonnie find for Ralph?
5. One of the stunts on a new movie set locations includes ______________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Ralph's opinion of the mechanic when Ralph returns to ask a few questions about the car?
2. Why does a doctor order Ralph to stay in bed for a week and what does Ralph do to pass the time?
3. What are Ralph's plans for employment when he reaches Arizona and why does he have a hard time finding a job?
4. What deal does Lonnie make for the car and what is Mr. Larsen's opinion of the deal?
5. What does Lonnie do while driving and learning that Ralph is willing to let Lonnie be part owner of the vehicle?
6. What is the important thing that Ted shows Ralph as he gives him a tour of the movie set?
7. What job is Ted having a hard time filling on the movie set and how much could Ralph earn is he were willing to do it?
8. Who are the Larsens and what role do they play in Ralph's life?
9. Why does Ralph decide to leave Phoenix and go to Wickenburg?
10. Why was Ralph not able to serve in the military during World War I?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Ralph and Lonnie. Both young men are trying to carve out new lives but seem to have different methods and goals. How are Ralph and Lonnie alike? How are they different? On what things do they agree? What is the thing that threatens to separate them? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Create a character study of Ralph's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Ralph's mother?
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