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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. To whose home is Henry taken to recover from his injuries, due to the wild horses?

2. Which of the following Snopes men is constantly compared to an animal?

3. What sound does the tall convict hear that startles him as he is moving through the camp?

4. What does Hipp use to cover up the wound he receives wrangling horses?

5. What color is the cross on the flag that the convict and the refugee board once they leave their island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the general reaction to the judgment against Snopes in the courtroom?

2. How does the tall convict react to the army camp the prisoners are resettled to during the flood?

3. What happens when Eck's horse comes into contact with the Littlejohn house?

4. How does Snopes treat Mrs. Armstid in court when she brings up a case against him?

5. What crime did the fat convict plead guilty to in court, and why?

6. What crime was the tall convict convicted of committing?

7. What is the first thing the convict does when he is aboard the Red Cross steamboat?

8. Why is Tull outraged with the decision about his case in the courtroom?

9. What interaction does the convict have with the first boat of survivors from the flood?

10. What happens when Eck's horse comes into contact with the Tull family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "Spotted Horses", money becomes a central theme to understanding the relationships in the town. Henry Armstid's money cycles into many characters' hands. First, explain the chain of hand-offs of Henry Armstid's money. Why did the money change hands so many times? Then, explain where the money ended up at the close of the story. Finally, explain what financial state the Armstid family was in at the end of the story and why this state is significant to understanding the message of "Spotted Horses".

Essay Topic 2

One of the strongest themes in the story "The Old Man" is the theme of fear, particularly the fears of the tall convict. First, create a list of fears that the tall prisoner has. Then, choose one of those fears and explain how the fear affects the relationships he forms in his life. Finally, explain whether or not the convict conquers this fear in the story and how he does so. If he doesn't conquer this fear, explain how the convict lets the fear overtake his life. Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you believe help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout his life, Old Ben is constantly hunted by a group of relentless hunters who believe the bear to be an almost mythical creature. First, describe the physicality of the bear and explain why he has earned himself such a legendary status. Then, explain the reaction from the hunters once they have finally felled the bear. Is the experience everything they hoped it would be? Why or why not? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you believe help strengthen your arguments.

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