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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. Why does Ralph give money to Lonnie?

2. What do Ralph and Lonnie do on Christmas night?

3. Whose bust has Ralph promised to do in the town in #151?

4. Who is Ralph's sister to whom Ralph sends money?

5. What does Ralph want to buy in Colorado?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does the bank receptionist have for Ralph?

2. What positive points does Ralph have to focus on after Lonnie leaves with the car and all Ralph's money?

3. What does Lonnie do in his overzealous approach to the clay bust for the banker?

4. What troubles do the boys have with the car at the Indian reservation and then as they reach Ft. Thomas?

5. What does Lonnie do as Ralph works on the clay bust?

6. What does Ralph encourage Lonnie to do when Lonnie tells him he is broke, and what does Ralph think when Lonnie leaves the theater halfway through a movie?

7. What expenses do the boys incur in El Paso that really drains their funds?

8. How does Lonnie show his bartering skills in town?

9. Describe the difficult time that Ralph has with the attorney in El Paso.

10. Why are the boys still not able to get ranch jobs, and why does Lonnie turn down a job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the point of view of the story? What are the benefits and the limitations to this particular point of view? How is the point of view determined? Provide an example that supports your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Lonnie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Lonnie?

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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