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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 does Mr. Burris suggest as an alternative means for money?
2. What does Mr. Burris say needs to be done?
3. Who is Newt Garrett?
4. What makes the strain less dangerous?
5. About what does Lonnie reminisce in the Prologue?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Jesse's stories affect Lonnie?
2. For what is Hud late the next morning and what is Granny's response?
3. Why do Lonnie, Hud and Granddad go to the stockyards?
4. Who is Halmea and what does Lonnie think of her?
5. Describe Lonnie's family members who live at the ranch.
6. How does Mr. Burris reassure Granddad?
7. What does Lonnie think about in the Prologue?
8. Why doesn't Granddad want to drill for oil?
9. What is the most exciting event of the year for Thalia and how does Lonnie feel about it?
10. What does the State Vet tell Granddad about the cattle?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Horseman, Pass By, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Do you think it is harder to identify the plot in a fantasy novel than some others? Why or why not?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Horseman, Pass By . They may not contain every element of a major plot. Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 2
Three of the main characters, Hud, Granddad and Lonnie have striking contrasts in their personalities. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast Granddad and Lonnie. How are they alike? How are they different? Describe and analyze their relationship. What does each think about the other? Is it likely that Lonnie will grow more like Granddad as Lonnie ages? Why or why not?
2. Compare/contrast Granddad and Hud. How are they alike? How are they different? Which is more likable? Or is either character likable? Describe and analyze their relationship. What does each think about the other?
3. Compare/contrast Hud and Lonnie. How are they alike? How are they different? Which is more likable? Reliable? Describe and analyze their relationship. What does each think about the other?
Essay Topic 3
Hud cannot forgive Granddad for not helping Hud avoid the draft during WWII. Discuss the following:
1. Discuss what Hud says about Granddad and WWII.
2. Do you think Granddad is right or wrong in refusing to help Hud stay out of the war?
3. What do you think Granddad's motives were in not helping Hud stay out of the war?
4. Do you think Hud uses Granddad's action about WWII as an excuse to behave the way he does to Granddad?
5. Why do you think Hud wanted to avoid going to war? Is it understandable? Is a person who does not want to go to war a coward? Are there honorable reasons for not being willing to become a soldier and go to war?
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