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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. As the Bedwetters walk through the wilderness, what is their only source of light?
2. What do the Bedwetters eat for dinner during their quest away from camp?
3. Which of the following boys is considered to be the most stubborn?
4. Where do the Bedwetters stop when they finally pull over during their quest?
5. Where did Cotton first learn about "bumping"?
Short Essay Questions
1. After relocating Lally Two, how does Cotton exhibit his leadership over the misfit boys, particularly in their decision to go forward with their "dangerous" plan?
2. What is the end result of Cotton's demand that the boys vote unanimously about whether or not they should continue their mission?
3. What gruesome discovery do the boys make when they reach their destination?
4. What dramatic event occurred when Teft was flying to Arizona?
5. How do the boys respond when they are first harassed by the bullies at the bowling alley?
6. What unusual supplies do Lally One and Goodenow pack for their dangerous mission?
7. Why did the boys finally fall apart, threatening to quit the quest and return to camp?
8. Why are Lally One and Shecker left behind during the drive toward the quest?
9. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?
10. What happened at the Petrified Forest on the day before Cotton had his alarming dream?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does it mean to be a good team player? How is teamwork described in the novel? Do you think the Bedwetters make a good team? Why or why not? In what situations was teamwork vital to the success of the Bedwetters' quest? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
The landscape of Arizona acts almost as its own character in the novel. First, describe the Arizona landscape as it is represented in the novel? In what ways does the landscape affect the plot and themes of "Bless the Beasts and Children"? In your opinion, could this novel have taken place in any other setting? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the novel, Swarthout frequently prints the lyrics for the iconic song "Home on the Range". First, describe what this song traditionally means in America, and what symbolism it has in the novel. Then, describe the effect of Swarthout's gradual distortion of the lyrics. When does he choose to distort the lyrics? What does this distortion symbolize? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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