The Last Picture Show Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Last Picture Show Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Genevieve's husband was injured in what kind of an accident?

2. Who do Sonny and Dwayne eat with at the all-night diner?

3. After Lois has a talk with Jacy about Dwayne, what does Lois do for the rest of the night?

4. Who do Sonny and Dwayne play pool with in Chapter 7?

5. What does Dwayne feel that he needs to do in order to keep Jacy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jacy feel it necessary to attend the naked swim party?

2. Why do you think Dwayne believes he is still going to marry Jacy?

3. Which character seems to be a father figure to the boy characters? Give an example of him playing this role from the story.

4. Why does Sam decide to forgive Sonny?

5. Why does Jacy second guess dumping Dwayne?

6. Why is Jacy upset with her mother at the annual square dance?

7. Explain the exchange between Ruth and Dwayne at the annual square dance.

8. Why does Jacy ask Sonny to marry her?

9. Why do you think there is tension between Sonny and his father?

10. Why do you think Jacy decides to go with Sonny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jacy's wristwatch ended up being extremely symbolic. Explain why.

Essay Topic 2

When Dwayne and Sonny go to the cafe in Chapter 1 they only have eighty cents between the two of them. Why do you think they have such little money? They are only supporting themselves and not a family. Discuss their jobs if they have one. Do you think this puts a strain on their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Everyone in Thalia knew that Sam was getting older. Why do you think it is such a shock to everyone in Thalia when Sam dies? How do you think Thalia is affected by the loss of Sam?

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