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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. What state does little Willy live in?
3. Where do potatoes grow?
4. How does Willy know when he has got a really good question?
5. When Grandfather plays a trick on little Willy, what does he dress up as?
Short Essay Questions
1. What words and phrases does Clifford Snyder use when he talks to Grandfather?
2. What does Clifford Snyder threaten to do with the farm?
3. What was one of the funniest jokes Grandfather ever played on little Willy?
4. What has Willy done to make sure that they are ready for the winter?
5. What does Mrs. Williams, Willy's teacher, say about Willy?
6. Discuss the hand signals that little Willy and Grandfather devise.
7. How does Willy get the potatoes plowed?
8. What are Grandfather's predictions for this year's crop?
9. Who is Clifford Snyder?
10. What does Doc Smith think is wrong with Grandfather?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
John Reynolds Gardiner does not specify an exact time period or place for his book, Stone Fox, but he does provide clues. What do you think the time period and setting are? Give four reasons for your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Name the five elements of story structure, and define each one. After each definition, provide one example from the story Stone Fox that is part of that element of story structure:
Essay Topic 3
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.
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