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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 John Wesley say about Sylder?

2. Who does Sylder punch in the face while the man is sleeping?

3. For what was John Wesley arrested?

4. How much does Warn say the mink is probably worth now that it is mangled?

5. What does Sylder's wife wonder about her husband when he returns from his drop-off?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John Wesley manage to get into the mental asylum to visit Ownby?

2. Describe the police attack on Ownby's house.

3. Why does Sylder stop at Officer Gifford's house on the way home from a whiskey run?

4. What sense of foreboding does Sylder have as he tries to fall asleep?

5. Describe the conversation in which Ownby gives John Wesley advice about his life.

6. How does Arthur stand firm in an attempt to evade the police and find an even more isolated location?

7. Describe Sylder's booking in the police department.

8. How is Sylder finally apprehended for bootlegging?

9. Who is Arthur Ownby and what is he doing as this chapter begins?

10. What information does John Wesley give to Gifford and what does Sylder say about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE ORCHARD KEEPER? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Marion Sylder. 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 at this point?

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