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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 season is it as this story opens?

2. What is Tex accused of trying to steal?

3. How many horses did Tex and Mason own between the two of them?

4. When does Tex think their father will return?

5. Which of the following was the name of Tex's horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an example of how Tex is different than his mother?

2. Why does Tex believe he will never see Lem again?

3. Why did Tex and Jamie end their relationship at the end of this chapter?

4. What role would you say Mason has had to fulfill for Tex?

5. How does Tex react to Mason's news?

6. What epiphany does Tex come to after the incident at the outdoor store?

7. In what way is Mason impressive in this chapter?

8. How does Pop react to the situation that Tex has gotten himself in?

9. What goes through Tex's mind when he considers that Mason may be quite ill?

10. What does Tex finally realize about Mason leaving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the relationship between Mason and Tex might improve once Mason has gone off to college.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about how Jamie feels about Tex. Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In this novel, Tex often gets into trouble in school, yet the teachers and vice principal seem to support him. Write an essay explaining why this is the case. Use supporting details from the text to support your answer.

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