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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. How does Dupree respond to the action of #108?

2. Why are Ray and the others stopped?

3. How far away is Norma from her home this time?

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

5. What pet lived on the Dupere Livestock farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christine do that angers Ray, and why does he take Victor and Spooner with him to the Dupree farm?

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

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

4. Why has Norma been in the hospital?

5. What forces Ray and the others to take shelter at the Fort George Hotel?

6. What dire news does Ray receive when he returns to the Tabernacle in town?

7. Why is Guy devastated during his interactions with the radical photographers?

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

9. How does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie once again?

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

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

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Portis is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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