42 pages • 1 hour read
Betsy ByarsThe Midnight Fox
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1968A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Why is Tom reluctant to go to the farm, and what does this reluctance imply about his character? Using key moments from the text, identify at least two character traits that shift during Tom’s time on the farm.
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How do Tom’s parents try to get him excited about the farm, and how does Tom push back?
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What makes Tom and Petie’s friendship so strong? Does their time apart change their friendship in any way? Use at least three examples from the text to support your interpretation.
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