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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?

2. What is Carl carrying in his hand when he first makes an appearance in Chapter 4?

3. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?

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

5. What does Billy Buck do to show his respect for Grandfather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While _The Red Pony_ does not have many characters, the characters it does have are very complex and complicated. Choose one character and discuss 1) why you think this character is the *most* complicated character of the text and 2) what literary devices Steinbeck uses to convey this character's complicated nature to the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Animals play a key role in many aspects of _The Red Pony_. Choose one animal, discuss its function in the novel as well as what this animal traditionally symbolizes or represents in the literary canon.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Gitano, making sure to address the following key points: 1) Why does Steinbeck include him in the story? 2) What function does he serve in the text? and 3) What do we learn about at least 2 other characters from their interaction(s) with Gitano?

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