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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. How much money does Grandfather owe in taxes?

2. How old is Willy's dog?

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

4. What crop does little WIlly and his Grandfather raise?

5. What does Doc Smith say is wrong with Grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Doc Smith.

2. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

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

4. Who is Clifford Snyder?

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

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

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

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

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

Willy does not seem to have much interaction with other children, but he does interact frequently with adult townspeople. List four adults who have interactions with little Willy. Declare which of these people have a positive impact on WiIly, which have no impact on Willy, and which have a negative impact on Willy. Be sure to give a specific example that proves whether the interaction was positive, neutral, or negative.

Essay Topic 3

How does Willy's life change when Grandfather becomes ill? Give at least three ways that little Willy went from being a carefree child to a ten-year-old boy with adult responsibilities.

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