The Dog of the South Test | Final 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 | Final 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 procedure has Norma had?
(a) She had a kidney transplant.
(b) She had her gallbladder removed.
(c) She had her appendix removed.
(d) She had a hysterectomy.

2. What accident does Ray have on the way to the Dupree farm?
(a) He spins on some spilled oil.
(b) He hits a tree.
(c) He hits a car head-on.
(d) He runs over a dead cow.

3. Where do Ray and the boys spend the night?
(a) The Tabernacle.
(b) A wooded area.
(c) Ray's hotel room.
(d) Across the street from Guy's house.

4. Where do Ray and the boys go once they return to town?
(a) The Tabernacle.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) Ray's hotel room.
(d) The video arcade.

5. What has Ray not considered with his plan?
(a) His getaway car has no headlights.
(b) Norma may be dead.
(c) Norma may not want to go with him.
(d) Guy could easily kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Ray brought from home as collateral for a loan?

2. What are the boys to do when they reach the Dupree farm?

3. What does Ray see at Leet's Motor Ranch?

4. At what time does Ray enter Guy's house?

5. What did Dupree convince the people in #158 about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What becomes of Ray and Norma after they return home?

2. What are the terms of Mrs. Symes' will?

3. What are the factors that combine to finally anger Ray into action and retrieving his wife?

4. How do Ray and Norma return to the States, and what is the tone of their trip?

5. How is the tropical storm symbolic of Ray's life?

6. What is Ray's state of mind that he would put the two boys in jeopardy?

7. What does Ray find at Leet's Motor Ranch that angers him?

8. What is Ray's plan with the two boys to gain entrance into Guy's house?

9. What has happened to all the characters in the aftermath of the tropical storm?

10. What is Dr. Symes' new plan for the island after he discovers some of his mother's insurance checks?

(see the answer keys)

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