View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy tell Clifford Snyder about dogs?

2. Why can Searchlight and Willy go so fast on the trails home?

3. How big is the white spot on Willy's dog's head?

4. How does little Willy earn his college money?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do little Willy and Searchlight do after school?

2. What kind of chores does Willy have to do to get ready to bring in the harvest?

3. What does Doc Smith think is the best thing for Willy to do about his sick grandfather?

4. Describe the character of Doc Smith.

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

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

7. What does Clifford Snyder threaten to do with the farm?

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

9. What words and phrases does Clifford Snyder use when he talks to Grandfather?

10. Who is Clifford Snyder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of a book title? Discuss the title of Stone Fox. Give three reasons why you think the author of the story chose to use Stone Fox as his title. Then explore whether you think this is the best title or whether it should have an alternative title given by you. Give two reasons that you think your title is better.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mr. Foster is an adult that Willy approaches for help. Who is Mr. Foster and how does his response to Willy affect Willy's behavior? Your answer should include three parts: 1) A description of Mr. Foster's position, 2) a physical description of Mr. Foster, and 3) two ways that Mr. Foster's interaction with Willy affects Willy's behavior.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 796 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample