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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 Doc Smith say is wrong with Grandfather?

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

3. What happens to Grandfather when little Willy harvests the crop?

4. What color is Doc Smith's hair?

5. Where do potatoes grow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

3. What does little WIlly tell Doc Smith about his grandfather that causes her to think something is wrong?

4. Why is Willy disappointed after he brings in the harvest and sells the potatoes?

5. What was one of the funniest jokes Grandfather ever played on little Willy?

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

7. What does Doc Smith think is wrong with Grandfather?

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

9. How does Grandfather defend Willy's behavior to Mrs. Williams?

10. Describe Searchlight.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of an antagonist in literature and determine three people who could be considered

an antagonist in Stone Fox. Include in your discussion a definition of the term antagonist. Also include a specific example that illustrates why each of your three characters could be considered an antagonist.

Essay Topic 3

What does the literary term climax mean? Determine the climax of Stone Fox. Give three reasons why this point in the novel is the climax. Be sure to include the definition of the term.

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