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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. In what state is the town of Safford located?
2. What does Ralph buy for himself when they reach the town in #151?
3. What does Lonnie walk into town to get?
4. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient necessary to make the dish in #114?
5. Why does Ralph give money to Lonnie?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the boys manage to get the milk necessary for the rice pudding?
2. How does Lonnie show his bartering skills in town?
3. How do the boys spend Christmas evening?
4. What is shown about the boys' personalities in this section?
5. What does Lonnie do in his overzealous approach to the clay bust for the banker?
6. What does Lonnie insist on doing when he has fully paid his portion of the car?
7. What positive points does Ralph have to focus on after Lonnie leaves with the car and all Ralph's money?
8. What expenses do the boys incur in El Paso that really drains their funds?
9. Why do the boys stop in the town of Globe in their travels?
10. What advice does the bank receptionist have for Ralph?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain some of the examples of regionalism found in the book. Can regionalism include more than accents and food? What else encompasses the culture and personality of a region? What are the major differences Ralph found in his new life in Arizona as opposed to the life he led before in Boston?
Essay Topic 2
Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Ralph's life. Will he still be alive? Who will be present in his life? Where will he be living? What will his thoughts about the world be at this time? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
There is much symbolism in this story, especially the car. Cite at least three examples of symbolism and support your answers.
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