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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 Clifford Snyder's voice sound like?

2. What signal does Grandfather use to mean no?

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

4. What does Willy find in the strongbox that used to hold Grandfather's money?

5. What is the name of Doc Smith's horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

2. How does little Willy earn his college money?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does little Willy refuse Doc Smith's ideas on what to do now that Grandfather is sick?

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

10. Who is Clifford Snyder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Discuss the relationship between little Willy and Grandfather. How does little Willy feel toward Grandfather, and why does he feel this way? How do his feelings toward Grandfather make little Willy determined to save the farm?

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