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. Who is Ray's wife?
(a) Norma.
(b) Elsie.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Joyce.

2. Who agrees to pay all the expenses for the trip?
(a) Ray's mother.
(b) Dr. Symes.
(c) No one.
(d) Mr. Gonzalez.

3. What does Ray pass on his way to find Norma and Guy?
(a) The Pacific Ocean.
(b) The Amazon.
(c) The Blue Ridge Mountains.
(d) Mayan ruins.

4. What is the name of the hotel where Ray gets a room?
(a) Fair Play Hotel.
(b) Oceanview Hotel.
(c) Belize by the Bay.
(d) Holiday Inn.

5. What is Ray's last name?
(a) Hall.
(b) Watson.
(c) Gustafson.
(d) Midge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first city Ray reaches in Belize?

2. Who is the son of the woman in #87?

3. It finally dawns on Ray that Guy has taken Norma to _______________.

4. Which of the following are people that Jack does NOT encounter in the Mexican town?

5. Who is Dr. Symes' former business partner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dr. Symes most recent plan for Jeans Island?

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

3. Who is Christine and how does Ray meet her?

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

5. How does Ray determine where Guy has probably taken Norma?

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

7. What does Dr. Symes blame his failures on and what advice does he give to Ray?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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