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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. Who did not attend Burr's wedding?

2. Who helps Jack find a housekeeper?

3. After finding out that John Woodrow was in the hospital, what did Ruby decide to do about the predicament?

4. Why did Jack think that he and Ruby could not have children?

5. After spending a week with Ruby and Jack, how did June feel about leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Roland finally get arrested for?

2. Who informed June about menstruation, and why?

3. Describe the group's beach vacation.

4. What did Burr do for his father when he died?

5. After the week they got to spend with her, why were Jack and Ruby so upset went June went home?

6. Why does Jack remove the sheets? Why does Burr think Jack has removed the sheets?

7. What did Jack and Ruby think happens to the soul after death?

8. What happened when Jack tried to cook for himself after Ruby's death?

9. Why were the townspeople afraid of Ruby?

10. Who did Tiny Fran blame for the way Roland turned out? Who did Jack and Burr blame?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both John Woodrow and Jack Stokes felt inferior to Ruby. Compare and contrast their reasons and motivations for these feelings, as well as their origins.

Essay Topic 2

Several characters within the novel are either abused or themselves abusers. Select one character, either:

1) Ruby.

2) John Woodrow.

3) Tiny Fran.

Explain their roles as victim or perpetrator. Be sure to cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Speculate on the nature vs. nurture acquisition of abusive behavior in:

a) Tiny Fran

b) Roland

c) John Woodrow

Be sure to cite evidence from the text.

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