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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. When Mattie complains in Chapter 6, LaBoeuf says, “You are lucky to be traveling in a place where a spring is so handy. In my country you can ride for days and see no” what?

2. At what time does Mattie go to the stock barn and exchange her release for the cash from Colonel Stonehill in Chapter 5?

3. How long does Rooster Cogburn say the sentence is for resisting a Federal officer in Chapter 6?

4. Ranger LaBoeuf is looking for Tom Chaney because he killed a senator in Texas named what?

5. Why does Rooster Cogburn arrange in a lariat around his bed in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Quincy do when Moon begins to break and tell what he knows in Chapter 6? What ensues?

2. What does Rooster do to the boys and mule when Mattie, LaBoeuf, and Rooster arrive at the store in Chapter 6?

3. How does Mattie describe the pony she picks out to purchase at Stonehill’s barn in Chapter 5? What does she remark about his legs?

4. What information does LaBoeuf relate to Mattie about Tom Chaney’s history in Chapter 4?

5. What information does LaBoeuf relate to Mattie about his profession and assignment in Chapter 4?

6. What is LaBoeuf’s reply when Mattie asks him why Tom Chaney supposedly shot a Texas senator?

7. How does Mrs. Floyd treat Mattie when she becomes sick in Chapter 4?

8. What concerns does LaBoeuf voice about the campfire when the group first stops for the night in Chapter 6?

9. What is Rooster Cogburn’s response when he hears of the reward offered for Tom Chaney by the state of Texas?

10. How is the photograph described that LaBoeuf shows to Mattie in Chapter 4? How does she respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and analyze the narrative style of True Grit. Is the story related in past, present, or future tense? Who is the narrator? Why do you think the narrator chose this point of view? How would the story differ if the narrative style changed?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Ranger LaBoeuf in True Grit. What does LaBoeuf tell Mattie he wants to do about the criminal Tom Chaney? How long has LaBoeuf been following the murderer? Why does Mattie not want any involvement with LaBoeuf in tracking down the murderer?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Rooster Cogburn in True Grit. How old is Rooster? What does Mattie remark about Rooster’s eye? What personality traits does Rooster exhibit? How does Rooster stand out amongst the other characters in the story?

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