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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part 1: Mother - Arthur

1. Describe Mother's unusual behavior in the first chapter of Florida.

2. What do you think Alice's family was like before her father's death, based on information in the first chapter of the book?

3. Why is Florida important to Alice?

4. What is Walter like?

5. Why does Alice call the San Mother's Florida?

6. How would you describe Mother's relationships with men?

7. How does Alice compare Walter and Father?

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