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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. Why does little Willy tell Stone Fox that Willy has to win the race?

2. Which of the following descriptions of scenery does little Willy NOT notice before he left for the race?

3. When the dog sled teams line up to start the race, who is in the middle?

4. How many races has Stone Fox lost throughout his lifetime?

5. What tribe does Stone Fox belong to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the race is officially started.

2. Why does Stone Fox hit little Willy?

3. How does Doc Smith feel about Willy entering the dogsled race?

4. What does the book mean when it says little Willy "met the situation head on"?

5. What does Willy do to try to solve Grandfather's problem?

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

7. What does Stone Fox look like?

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

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

10. When little Willy meets Stone Fox in the barn, what does he tell Stone Fox?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does the altercation in the barn between Stone Fox and little Willy affect the plot? Discuss what happens when Stone Fox and little Willy meet inside the dark barn the night before the race. Give three reasons why this episode is important to the overall story.

Essay Topic 3

Who is the book Stone Fox dedicated to? Why? Explain the purpose of a dedication in a book. Then show how the information provided at the end of the book explains the dedication. Give three reasons that the dedication contributes to the meaning of the story.

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