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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 does Ray pass on his way to find Norma and Guy?

2. What career change is Ray interested in pursuing?

3. Where is Ray's wife as the story opens?

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

5. What can Ray now recall about Norma's behavior lately?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who does Ray encounter early in his trip to find Norma and Guy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Dr. Reo Symes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of betrayal? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Ray's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

Making bad decisions is an important theme in "The Dog of the South". Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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