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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 did Ronsel and Jamie drink together?

2. How did Henry try to help Jamie after the war?

3. What surprise did Laura learn while in Memphis?

4. What surprised Laura about Ronsel?

5. Who did Laura take with her when she went to Memphis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jamie cope with how he is harmed after the war?

2. Why is Ronsel so excited to return Henry's mule?

3. What does Henry do when he first meets Ronsel?

4. How does Laura feel after recovering from being in bed for weeks?

5. What surprise did Laura learn while visiting Memphis?

6. What does Florence sense in Ronsel when he comes home from the war?

7. What happens to Laura while Mrs. Atwood threatens to kill someone?

8. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

9. Why does Jamie get arrested?

10. What causes Jamie to make a fool of himself in town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in "Mudbound". What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

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 are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

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