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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 old is Albert in Chapter 1?

2. When do some of the men in Captain Nicholls squad believe that they will smash through the Germans?

3. How old is Albert's father in Chapter 3?

4. When does Nicholls plan to take Joey on final maneuvers in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 7, what vehicle would roar past Joey's squadron and send them into action again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Topthorn?

2. In Chapter 2, how does Albert train Joey?

3. What is Trooper Warren's story?

4. Why does Albert's mother tell him to be patient with his father?

5. In Chapter 3, where do Albert and Joey ride?

6. Why does Albert disobey his father and care for Joey?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how are the soldiers feeling?

8. How does Albert care for Joey in Chapter 1?

9. What news does Mr. Narracott have at the end of Chapter 2?

10. Who writes to Warren, and who does not and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Albert does not always get along with his father. What type of relationship do Albert and his father have and why? How does the relationship change? What does the author convey about father-son relationships?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses anthropomorphism in the novel. What is anthropomorphism? How does the use of anthropomorphism give insight into Joey’s character and other animal characters?

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