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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. Monty discovered working with deer that even though they act expressionless, they actually have what?

2. After his accident, Crawford Hall's doctors estimated he would live how long?

3. What young man did Monty have help him in working with Lomitas?

4. How did Monty feel about his experiences with Hastings Harcourt in Chapter 5, Flag is Up Farms Regained?

5. What was the name of Pat's dog which was intimidated by the young male deer in Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Monty's work with deer show in terms of his abilities with animals?

2. What did Monty write of achieving the Queen's approval in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life?

3. How did Monty feel about his experience with Harcourt in Chapter 5, Flag is Up Farms Regained? What was his next focus?

4. How did meeting the Queen validate Monty? How did this relate to his father?

5. What are some of the bizarre actions of the deer Yoplait in the narrative?

6. What did Monty suggest his disabled friend could use in order to return to work for him in Chapter 5, Flag is Up Farms Regained?

7. What did Monty often wonder about deer in the beginning of Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

8. What young male deer does Monty describe in Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

9. How did Monty feel about having performed for and been approved by the Queen?

10. What awards did Lomitas go on to earn after working with Monty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of the narrative of Salinas, California in the 1930s and 40s. What caused the decline in the wild horse population? What global events took place at this time?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Hastings Harcourt and the empire he inherited. Where did Harcourt have property? How much did he spend on horses?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the effect of Japanese-American internment camps in California and the impact of moving on Monty. Who amongst Monty's friends or acquaintances was imprisoned? Why?

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