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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. After Ruby's death, how does Jack's house become?

2. Who helps Jack find a housekeeper?

3. When did Ruby start taking pictures of June?

4. What did Burr bury with his father?

5. Who narrates Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Before leaving home, what had been Ruby's experience with cooking?

4. What did Cecil come to Jack and Ruby's house to do?

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

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

7. Why were the townspeople afraid of Ruby?

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

9. How did Tiny Fran leave Burr?

10. What did the other migrant workers criticize Ruby for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the parenting styles of Ruby and Tiny Fran, being sure to mention:

a) The parenting that both women received from their mothers.

b) The amount of attention given to both Roland and June.

c) The roles of Jack and Burr as co-parents.

Be sure to cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the appearances of religion, including spirituality, within the text. How is religion portrayed? Is it a positive or negative force within the text?

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