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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 healing concoction do the gypsies give the horse?

2. Who catches up to Billy and Boyd when they are trying to escape with their horses?

3. What does the man who had once given the boys permission to take the horses tell Billy?

4. Why are Billy and Boyd approached by a gang of men?

5. What does Billy do in the days after he buries Boyd?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Billy and Boyd do when they find some of the horses that were stolen from their ranch?

2. What does Billy's jealousy of Boyd's relationship with the girl prompt Billy to tell the girl?

3. What does the woman who reads Billy's palm tell him?

4. What surprise decision does Boyd make as he is healing?

5. What is Boyd's condition when Billy returns to get him at the Munoz farm?

6. Where does Billy search for Boyd and what does he learn about his brother?

7. What help does Billy secure for the wounded Boyd?

8. What is the dream that Billy has about Boyd?

9. What are the circumstances in which Billy meets the gypsies?

10. Why does the army recruiter seem to take a special interest in Billy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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