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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 had Guy recently sent to the President?

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

3. How did Ray's wife travel to the location in #7?

4. Who is Ray's wife's first husband?

5. Dr. Symes thinks that all his troubles are rooted in his ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ray go about finding the location of Guy's family's farm?

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

4. Who is Webster Spooner and how does Ray meet him?

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

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

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

8. What is "The Dog of the South"?

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

10. How does Ray's character begin to develop and what does it seem will be Ray's perspective on life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the main setting for "The Dog of the South". Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ray and Guy. Both men want influence over Norma but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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