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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 is the date of the Introduction?

2. What does Charles not allow Lottie to buy?

3. Lottie says that a person can tell how a man feels about his wife by _____________________.

4. What is the only food Betty will eat when she is twelve?

5. Who does Lottie think killed Sade's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special talent does Lottie have and why does she take so much pride in it?

2. How does Lottie punish Charles for his unconscionable behavior regarding the death of the boy at the mill?

3. How does the author show that Charles is losing his rational mind?

4. Why is Lottie so ashamed about Betty's illness?

5. What illness does Betty contract as a child and what is the cause of it?

6. How does the author show Lottie's true character, especially in the circumstances regarding Trudy?

7. Why is anger Lottie's reaction to Charles' death?

8. What are some mentions of popular culture that Betty notes in her story?

9. Who is Trudy Woodlief and why does she create such a stir when she arrives in town?

10. Why does friction develop between Charles and Lottie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the South in the 20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Betty. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Betty?

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