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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. What is the demeanor of the person in #74?

2. The spot at the shed behind Woodrow's house is where ______________________.

3. What is Gypsy Leemaster's middle name?

4. How is Gypsy related to Belle Prater?

5. What movie do Gypsy and Woodrow plan to see in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gypsy help Woodrow navigate the waters of the small town gossips, especially in Akers' barber shop?

2. What was Belle's course of action after she worked through Amos' rejection of her?

3. How does the Sunday School scene in Chapter 6 help reveal more about Woodrow's character?

4. What is evident about Woodrow's relationship with his father as shown in Chapter 9?

5. How does Woodrow's behavior at Porter's birthday party showcase both his confidence and his shyness?

6. What does Gypsy learn from her mother about what happened between her, Amos and Belle years ago?

7. What is the significance of Gypsy's long hair in the story?

8. Who are Gypsy's mother and stepfather, and where do they live?

9. What is the significance of the woman in Everett's car when he comes to visit Woodrow?

10. How does Gypsy's life compare to the life that Woodrow has led prior to coming to live with his grandparents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the American South during the mid-20th century. What precedents did these women feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have? How were their lives significantly more difficult than the lives of 21st century women?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Amos. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Porter. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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