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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. Why does Jeeter order Sister Bessie to get off his land?

2. What does Jeeter do to try to change Tom's mind about the family?

3. Who does Sister Bessie take with her when she leaves the Lester house?

4. Who comes to the house after the fire?

5. What does Jeeter want Ellie May to steal from Lov's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jeeter inspired to do something positive on the farm regarding the fields?

2. Why can Jeeter not plant his fields even though he wants to, and who does he blame for that?

3. How is Dude's immaturity exhibited regarding the wedding?

4. Who dies in the house fire at the Lester farm?

5. How does Sister Bessie behave promiscuously in the hotel?

6. How does the situation regarding Grandma Lester show Jeeter's complete disregard for his family?

7. Why do Jeeter, Sister Bessie and Dude drive to August?

8. How does the author show that Jeeter's priorities are really skewed?

9. What is the irony of Jeeter's work resulting in his death?

10. How do Ada and Jeeter react to Grandma Lester being hit by the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

TOBACCO ROAD is sometimes defined as being written in the Southern Gothic style. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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