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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. What kind of unit is Ronsel in when he is called to fight?

2. What did Ronsel hope to do when he joined the military?

3. How deep does Henry dig the grave at the beginning of the book?

4. How many of Laura's brothers are called to the draft?

5. Who taught Henry about the importance of land?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Florence do in the farm house that makes Laura uncomfortable?

2. Why does Hap think his mule broke his leg?

3. How did Henry avoid the draft for the war?

4. What does Hap say to explain gunshots heard on the property one night?

5. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

6. Why does Henry almost throw the Atwoods off their property?

7. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

8. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

9. What upset Laura's life more than the war?

10. Why does Laura find a good doctor to treat Hap?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the name of this book? How does the title, "Mudbound", come to play a part in the plot?

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