The Dog of the South Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Charles Portis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dog of the South Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Charles Portis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Symes' mother think is wrong with him when she first sees him?
(a) He is high.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is faking.
(d) He is ill.

2. Who is the man that Dr. Symes is trying to avoid?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Paulo.
(c) Mack.
(d) Ski.

3. Which of the following is NOT something that Norma had wanted to do lately?
(a) Open a jewelry store.
(b) Have a tummy tuck.
(c) Dye her hair.
(d) Move.

4. Ray is interested in finding the location for _______________________.
(a) The airport.
(b) A casino.
(c) A shopping mall.
(d) The Dupree farm.

5. How does Dr. Symes make a living now?
(a) He consults at medical practices.
(b) He runs a Mexican clinic.
(c) He sells strange products.
(d) He teaches at medical school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the woman in #87?

2. What is painted on the bus that Ray sees in a trailer park?

3. What does Dr. Symes show about himself through his conversation?

4. What is the name of the hotel where Ray gets a room?

5. Because Dr. Symes' visa states that he has a car, he can only leave Mexico with ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Dr. Symes and his mother so different?

2. Who is Dr. Reo Symes and why does Ray take him with him on the trip?

3. Who is Ski and why is Dr. Symes trying to avoid him?

4. Why does Ray change his mind about riding with Jack to find Norma and Guy?

5. What prompted Norma's running away with Guy?

6. What were some of Dr. Symes' past schemes according to his mother?

7. Describe Ray's second attempt to talk to Norma at the Dupree farm.

8. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?

9. Why is Ray forced to use some of Dr. Symes' money at the hotel?

10. How is Ray Midge tracking his wife's travels?

(see the answer keys)

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