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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drives around at night, looking for Glen in order to kill him?

2. After Bone refuses to return home, she compares Glen's eyes to what?

3. Who manages the Woolworth's store?

4. Another Boatwright dies in Chapter 18. Who dies?

5. Where does Mama move herself and the girls after her family discovers that Bone has been abused by Glen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Bone and her mother have an obsession about being thought of or treated as "trash." What does being trash mean to each of them? Find three instances each of Mama and Bone's concern over their social status.

Essay Topic 2

When Ruth dies, Mama cries that Ruth's worth was measured by having babies and that Mama's love was never enough for Ruth. Is Bone's love enough for Mama? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

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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