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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 does Ralph ask Lonnie to do before they go to town to meet another banker?
2. Ralph jumps a freight train bound for which town?
3. What is another thing Ralph buys for Lonnie when he is in town?
4. What do Ralph and Lonnie do on Christmas night?
5. What does Ralph find in the hotel room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What positive points does Ralph have to focus on after Lonnie leaves with the car and all Ralph's money?
2. What does Ralph take to the bank in Safford and what offer does he make there?
3. What is Ralph's plan for making money from the art jobs when it becomes difficult finding work in the small towns outside of El Paso?
4. What startling fact does Ralph learn related to Lonnie's leaving town?
5. How do the boys spend Christmas evening?
6. How is Lonnie more of a hindrance than a help regarding the clay bust work and what does Ralph need to do so that the artwork will not be ruined?
7. What troubles do the boys have with the car at the Indian reservation and then as they reach Ft. Thomas?
8. What does Lonnie do in his overzealous approach to the clay bust for the banker?
9. What expenses do the boys incur in El Paso that really drains their funds?
10. How much of a down payment does the banker give Ralph and how quickly does Ralph prepare the banker's clay bust?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Shaking the Nickel Bush" is a classic story of coming of age. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Despite the extremely trying times in this post-World War I era, the people who Ralph meets are, for the most part, very generous and supportive of each other. Cite at least three examples that show this strength of character and generosity.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
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