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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 Grandfather once say about the country that he and little WIlly live in?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe the contestants of the dogsled race?

3. In what month is the dogsled held?

4. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?

5. Which of the following people is not present to watch the race?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does little Willy want to take care of Grandfather?

2. What is little Willy's attitude the morning of the race?

3. What does Stone Fox do with the money he wins from racing?

4. What does "where there's a will, there's a way" mean?

5. What does Doc Smith tell Willy when Willy asks why the state needs taxes?

6. Why is Chapter Five titled "The Way"?

7. Explain the difference between the practice schedules of little Willy and Stone Fox.

8. What is wrong with little Willy the day of the race?

9. Why does Stone Fox hit little Willy?

10. Describe what Willy believes to be the way out of his problem.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Grandfather and Doc Smith are adults who care about little Willy. Both of these characters exert influence over little Willy. Compare and contrast the characters of Grandfather and Doc Smith and give two examples of how one influences little Willy's behavior.

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

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.

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