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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does everyone sit after dinner when Grandfather is first visiting?

2. What does Mrs. Tiflin claim was the biggest thing in her father's life?

3. What happens to Nellie while Jody is trying to take her somewhere?

4. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?

5. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The roles and responsibilities of men are a theme of _The Red Pony_. Present an argument paper that argues that Billy Buck OR Carl is more of a father figure to Carl throughout the novel. Make sure to use at least three specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is very much a part of _The Red Pony_. Choose three instances of foreshadowing from anywhere in the text and discuss what each instance will come to mean.

Essay Topic 3

Perhaps because of the nature of a cattle ranch, blood makes multiple appearances in _The Red Pony_. Discuss the use of blood in the novel. Is it positive? Negative? What does it represent? Does its symbolism change? How can a reader make sense of blood when it makes an appearance in the text?

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