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. Ray knows that his wife is now in _____________.
(a) Oregon.
(b) California.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Mexico.

2. Guy thinks of himself as a __________________.
(a) Saint.
(b) Jock.
(c) Comedian.
(d) Computer geek.

3. What prompted Guy to want to leave the area suddenly?
(a) A middle age crisis.
(b) Some great hotel deals.
(c) Legal problems.
(d) Rekindled love for his ex-wife.

4. How much money does Ray say he needs?
(a) $100.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $250.
(d) $500.

5. Who is Ray's wife's first husband?
(a) Nelson.
(b) Guy.
(c) Paul.
(d) Randy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ray forced to use some of Dr. Symes' money?

2. A couple from _____________ invites Ray to dinner at the campground.

3. Who does not approve of Dr. Symes' ideas of what to do with the land?

4. Who is the Negro boy who works at the hotel?

5. How does Ray prove to Guy that Popo will not be coming?

Short Essay Questions

1. What signs did Norma show that she was unhappy in her life?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Popo, and what is the nature of Ray's encounter with him?

8. Why did Ray not see the signs that Norma was unhappy in her life?

9. Who does Dr. Symes plan to visit in Belize and what is his motive for the visit?

10. How does Ray get Dr. Symes into Belize when Dr. Symes is very ill?

(see the answer keys)

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