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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Evelyn think is the main reason why men get more respect in society than women?
2. What type of beans does Sipsey grow in the Victory Garden?
3. Which of the following actresses does Evelyn believe was popular simply because of her name?
4. Where does Walter work during wartime?
5. Who informs Evelyn that Ninny has passed away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trains are an important lifeblood in the survival of the small town of Whistle Stop. First, explain why trains are so important to the survival of the town. Then, choose at least two scenes from the novel that involve trains and explain how these scenes help characterize the town of Whistle Stop. Finally, explain what happened to the town of Whistle Stop when the trains slowed, citing specific examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
Essay Topic 2
During his life, Buddy Jr. deals with an unfortunate handicap. First, explain the source Buddy Jr. injury, and what the immediate effect of that injury was. Then, explain how Idgie helped Buddy Jr. to overcome his handicap and give at least two examples from the text of times when Buddy succeeded, regardless of his handicap.
Essay Topic 3
What reason does Ninny give about why her father's business went under? How does Ninny's father's business sense compare / contrast to Idgie's father's business sense? How does the introduction of these two business men highlight one of the main tensions in the novel? Give at least two examples of this tension from the text to strengthen your argument
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