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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy know there is a problem with Nellie's pregnancy?

2. How does Jody's grandfather arrive at the ranch?

3. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

While Jody never actually goes to visit the mountains within the novel, they play a key role in the text. Choose three instances where the mountains are discussed and how, in each instance, they play a role within the story (plot development, character development, etc.).

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why Jody kills one of the buzzards when he sees it eating his dead pony. Why does he respond in this particular way? What does it symbolize? What does it show the reader about Jody?

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