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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 happens by the end of the summer?

2. Jim's communications are filled with _________________.

3. Why does this affair especially anger Norman?

4. What does Norman think gyppoing would do for him?

5. What does Jim enjoy doing at the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norman observe about Jim's behavior with the other men?

2. How does Norman regain some composure after his trying days with Jim?

3. What happens when Jim invites Norman to his home for dinner?

4. What does Norman fear about Jim?

5. What is the content of Jim's final letter to Norman?

6. What is Jim's complaint about the cooks?

7. How does Norman perceive Jim?

8. How is Jim's behavior at dinner?

9. Where is the location of the woods where Norman works?

10. How does Norman perceive Jim's letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Norman and Jim Grierson. They seem to be complete opposites, yet Norman agrees to work with Jim. What would make Norman push past his personal distaste for Jim and agree to the working arrangement? Do you think Norman ever found any redeeming qualities in Jim?

Essay Topic 2

Do you feel that Norman is drawn to Bill Bell because Bill is a father symbol to Norman? Norman is seventeen years old and has his own father with whom he has a good relationship so why is Bill's opinion of him so important to Norman? Is Norman's age and inexperience a factor in Norman's feelings? Does he still need the approval of an older male figure, regardless of the circumstances? Explain your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Maclean's stories in this collection are based on real-life characters whom Norman feels are larger than life, certainly larger than himself. What character traits does Norman have that the other characters do not? Why is he just as important to the stories as the other characters he seems to admire?

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