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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. Sonny plays what sport in high school?

2. Sonny says yes to taking Ruth to the doctor because it will get him out of what class?

3. Who is Jacy attracted to in Wichita?

4. Where do all the boys go to get drunk?

5. Sonny delivers butane to a ranch in ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sonny not go back to see Ruth after his first night out with Jacy?

2. What seems to be some of the favorite pastimes in Thalia?

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 did Sam never marry the girl from the tank?

5. Why does Jacy ask Sonny to marry her?

6. Why does Jacy decide to make an ally of Sonny?

7. Why do you think Lois decides to sleep with Sonny?

8. Why does Genevieve tell Sonny that it is Dwayne's tough luck that he is with Jacy?

9. Even though Sonny has a crush on Genevieve, how does she feel about him?

10. Which character is lonely in Chapter 1? Give at least one example from Chapter 1 where it shows their loneliness.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the opening chapter of the book, Sam loses fifty dollars to Abilene on a bet that the Thalia football team will win. Why do you think Sam does this when the Thalia football team almost always loses? Why do you think he would risk losing fifty dollars instead of betting less?

Essay Topic 2

The first time Sonny drives Ruth to the doctor there is an uncomfortable silence in the car for the ride there. What do you think Sonny is thinking? What do you think Ruth is thinking? Why do you think neither one of them spoke?

Essay Topic 3

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

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