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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. Which Parham family members have already died by the time the family moves?

2. What does Mr. Parham give to Boyd when they are out fixing the traps?

3. What do the boys promise the Indian?

4. What is the name of Billy's hometown?

5. Where had Billy intended to set the wolf free?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the wolf gets free of her muzzle?

2. Why does Billy set a wolf trap in the vaqueros' smoldering campfire?

3. What eventually happens to the wolf?

4. Under what circumstances do the boys encounter the young girl?

5. When do the boys first learn about the wolf?

6. How does Billy manage to survive after he buries the wolf?

7. How much of Billy's decision not to return home is a conscious decision?

8. What trouble waits for Billy after crossing the river with the wolf who can't swim because of being muzzled?

9. What life lesson does Billy learn when he visits the old man to talk about trapping?

10. When is the last time that Billy sees his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of doing the right thing. Identify at least two examples about doing the right thing in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of doing the right thing.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mr. Sanders. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Sanders' character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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