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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aunt Alma's feet are "resting on a little pile of chopped black slats." What are the black slats?

2. Who does Bone take with her to break into Woolworth's?

3. When Glen starts having trouble with his father and at work, where does Mama send the girls in the afternoons?

4. Bone is giggling at the puppies when a Ford pulled up. Who is in the Ford?

5. Bone thinks of the sheriff as what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important component in "Bastard Out of Carolina." Choose either the love knot or the hook, and describe its symbolism in the story.

Essay Topic 2

The book often mentions Glen's empty face or eyes. Explain what this means. Connect this to Glen's need to turn his face away from the camera when family pictures are being taken.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of religion in Bone's life. Compare it to the role religion plays in Shannon's life.

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