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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. When does school start for Willy?

2. What does Willy do for Grandfather every night when he gets home?

3. According to little Willy, what season is the most beautiful time of year in Montana?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Clifford Snyder?

5. What is one of the first chores that Grandfather does when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does little Willy discover that Grandfather does not have any money?

2. How does Willy get the potatoes plowed?

3. Describe the character of Doc Smith.

4. Describe Searchlight.

5. Who is Clifford Snyder?

6. What did Grandfather do that taught little Willy never to sleep past breakfast?

7. What is the first thing that WIlly thinks will make Grandfather better?

8. What has Willy done to make sure that they are ready for the winter?

9. What does little Willy do that frustrates Doc Smith while she is examining Grandfather?

10. Why is the church clock important in little Willy's daily routine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the book Stone Fox dedicated to? Why? Explain the purpose of a dedication in a book. Then show how the information provided at the end of the book explains the dedication. Give three reasons that the dedication contributes to the meaning of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Grandfather and little Willy both have to deal with the issue of unpaid taxes and the possible loss of the farm. Describe how Grandfather deals with the problem compared to how little Willy deals with the problem. Provide two reasons why Grandfather reacts as he does. Provide two reasons why little Willy reacts as he does.

Essay Topic 3

How is the phrase, "Where there's a will, there's a way" important to the character development of little Willy? Give at least three examples of how little Willy's actions demonstrate his belief in this phrase.

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