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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. Who picks up Christine at the Tabernacle?

2. What degree does Ray complete?

3. What procedure has Norma had?

4. What are local prisoners involved in?

5. What does Ray find in Guy's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise does Ray get when he and Christine help at the hospital?

2. What is the irony of Ray's trip to Belize given the current state of his marriage to Norm?

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

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

5. What is Ray's plan to get some money when he cannot get a loan from either Dr. Symes or Melba?

6. What becomes of Guy?

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

8. Describe Ray's nonchalance upon finding a dead man in his hotel room.

9. What had happened to Jack after he and Ray parted company?

10. What is the reason that Norma had followed Guy during his travels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

A sub-plot of "The Dog of the South" is the study of a mother and son relationship. Define the relationship between Dr. Symes and his mother. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Dr. Symes' life? How does Mrs. Symes come to terms with this primary relationship?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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