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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. When did Ruby finally visit her parents?

2. How does Jack's first solo meal turn out?

3. On the housekeeper's first day, what is the first thing to break?

4. Who did Tiny Fran blame for the way Roland turned out?

5. Who was always trying to save people's souls?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to John Woodrow the night before Ruby and Jack met?

2. Why were the townspeople afraid of Ruby?

3. What did Jack do to prepare for Ruby's spirit to visit him?

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

5. Why was Ruby so proud of her cooking?

6. Who didn't attend Tiny Fran and Burr's wedding, and why?

7. Why did Ruby cry when she found out that John Woodrow was dead?

8. How did Ruby remember first meeting Jack?

9. Why did Jack think that Ruby's ghost had visited him in the night?

10. Who was Tiny Fran's favorite child, and how did she treat the other one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of judgment throughout the novel, touching on:

a) Burr's judgment of Tiny Fran.

b) Mrs. Pitt and Sudie Bees conflicting judgments of the migrant workers.

c) Cecil's judgment regarding Ruby's soul.

Be sure to cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Ruby gives up her ownership of land that she inherited while Jack feels a sense of ownership for fields he has no title for. Explore why both character's feelings are both right as well as wrong.

Essay Topic 3

Select a character, such as John Woodrow, Tiny Fran, or Ruby Pitt Woodrow, and explain there views regarding entitlement of status. Be sure to cite examples from the text.

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