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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 Willy tell Clifford Snyder about dogs?

2. Which of the following statements does Clifford Snyder NOT make to Grandfather?

3. What time does Grandfather get up in the morning?

4. After Grandfather makes breakfast, what does he say to little Willy?

5. What instrument does Grandfather play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the problem that Grandfather has that Willy finds out about?

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

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

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

8. How does little Willy earn his college money?

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

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

Name the five elements of story structure, and define each one. After each definition, provide one example from the story Stone Fox that is part of that element of story structure:

Essay Topic 3

John Reynolds Gardiner does not specify an exact time period or place for his book, Stone Fox, but he does provide clues. What do you think the time period and setting are? Give four reasons for your answer.

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