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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. What are Ray's plans for when he arrives in Belize?

2. How did Ray's wife travel to the location in #7?

3. Who does Ray take with him on the trip to the location in #29?

4. Ray uses ________________ to track.

5. How does Ray prove to Guy that Popo will not be coming?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?

2. What does Dr. Symes blame his failures on and what advice does he give to Ray?

3. How are Dr. Symes and his mother so different?

4. What is Dr. Symes most recent plan for Jeans Island?

5. Who does Ray encounter early in his trip to find Norma and Guy?

6. Describe Ray's encounter with Guy at the Dupree farm.

7. How does Mrs. Symes perceive the arrival of her son in Belize?

8. How does Ray get Dr. Symes into Belize when Dr. Symes is very ill?

9. What is "The Dog of the South"?

10. What deal does Ray strike with Dr. Symes when Ray has some financial problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Norma Midge. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ray and Guy. Both men want influence over Norma but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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