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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items are in the mailbox when Jody returns home from school in Chapter 3?

2. Why does Grandfather hate the ocean?

3. What reason does Mrs. Tiflin give about why it takes Grandfather so long to rise in the morning?

4. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?

5. What kind of horse does Jody fantasize about having?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women in _The Red Pony_ is very limited and traditional in the text. Write an argument paper that discusses whether or not this is representative of women's roles at the time or if the author has simply treated the one female character of the text (Mrs. Tiflin) in a misogynistic and patronizing manner.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conclusion of the novel, making sure to discuss how Steinbeck concludes (or doesn't conclude) at least two themes of the novel and what he implies will happen to at least 2 characters in the future.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 3 has significantly more violence than the other chapters in the book. Discuss at least 2 instances where violence appears and what Steinbeck is trying to convey by putting violence into an otherwise non-violent text.

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