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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. How far is the schoolhouse from Grandfather and Willy's farm?

2. Who does little Willy sell the crop to?

3. Which of the following is NOT something that happens in Wyoming during the winter?

4. What does Willy find in the strongbox that used to hold Grandfather's money?

5. What does WIlly's teacher say about Willy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Searchlight.

2. What does Clifford Snyder threaten to do with the farm?

3. What kind of chores does Willy have to do to get ready to bring in the harvest?

4. How does little Willy discover that Grandfather does not have any money?

5. Describe the character of Doc Smith.

6. Discuss the hand signals that little Willy and Grandfather devise.

7. What was one of the funniest jokes Grandfather ever played on little Willy?

8. What words and phrases does Clifford Snyder use when he talks to Grandfather?

9. What is the first thing that WIlly thinks will make Grandfather better?

10. What does Doc Smith think is the best thing for Willy to do about his sick grandfather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willy does not seem to have much interaction with other children, but he does interact frequently with adult townspeople. List four adults who have interactions with little Willy. Declare which of these people have a positive impact on WiIly, which have no impact on Willy, and which have a negative impact on Willy. Be sure to give a specific example that proves whether the interaction was positive, neutral, or negative.

Essay Topic 2

What reaction does little Willy have to Doc Smith's advice about what he should do after Grandfather falls ill? Why does little Willy react this way? Give three reasons that little Willy does NOT take Doc Smith's advice. Be sure to include in your answer what advice Doc Smith gives.

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Foster is an adult that Willy approaches for help. Who is Mr. Foster and how does his response to Willy affect Willy's behavior? Your answer should include three parts: 1) A description of Mr. Foster's position, 2) a physical description of Mr. Foster, and 3) two ways that Mr. Foster's interaction with Willy affects Willy's behavior.

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