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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 does Doc Smith feel about Willy using his college money to enter the race?

2. What kind of dogs pull Stone Fox's sled?

3. What story is NOT told of Stone Fox?

4. What does Willy wear when he goes to the bank?

5. When Willy says hello to Stone Fox, what does Stone Fox do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is wrong with little Willy the day of the race?

2. How does Doc Smith feel about Willy entering the dogsled race?

3. Explain the difference between the practice schedules of little Willy and Stone Fox.

4. What does Stone Fox do with the money he wins from racing?

5. How does little Willy feel after he gets his money and enters the race?

6. Why does little Willy go into town the night before the race?

7. When little Willy meets Stone Fox in the barn, what does he tell Stone Fox?

8. Why does Mr. Foster believe that Willy does not stand a chance in the race?

9. Why does little Willy want to take care of Grandfather?

10. What does Doc Smith tell Willy when Willy asks why the state needs taxes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The book, Stone Fox, is dependent on the dog, Searchlight. What is little Willy's relationship with Searchlight? In your discussion, give three examples that illustrate the relationship between the boy and his dog. Include a statement about why the dog is important to the plot.

Essay Topic 3

How does Willy's life change when Grandfather becomes ill? Give at least three ways that little Willy went from being a carefree child to a ten-year-old boy with adult responsibilities.

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