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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. Which of the following does NOT describe Mayor Smiley?

2. What is the one thing that Willy once killed?

3. What is Doc Smith baking when Willy comes to her house the night before the race?

4. Who is the official starter for the race?

5. Which of the following does NOT happen to little Willy feel right before the race starts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does little Willy feel after he gets his money and enters the race?

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

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

6. Explain how the race is officially started.

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

8. Why does little Willy go into town the night before the race?

9. Why does Mr. Foster believe that Willy does not stand a chance in the race?

10. Why does Stone Fox not talk to white men?

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

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 3

What reaction does little Willy have to Doc Smith's advice about what he should do after Grandfather falls ill? Why does little Willy react this way? Give three reasons that little Willy does NOT take Doc Smith's advice. Be sure to include in your answer what advice Doc Smith gives.

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