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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 hand signal means "I'm hungry"?

2. When do Searchlight and little Willy head home?

3. What signal does Grandfather use to mean yes?

4. Who does little Willy sell the crop to?

5. How old is little Willy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Searchlight.

2. What does Mrs. Williams, Willy's teacher, say about Willy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Where do Grandfather's tears go when he cries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book Stone Fox is filled with pen and ink drawings. Who was the illustrator? Explain three ways that the illustrations contribute to your overall understanding of the book. In your discussion, use descriptions of specific pictures.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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