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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. Woodrow tells a story about a young woman with _________________ who gets killed by a farmer.
2. Where does Blind Benny live?
3. Porter tells Gypsy that she is not ugly and evil, but she is ___________________.
4. What was Amos' nickname for Gypsy?
5. What does Porter announce that the family is going to host in honor of Gypsy's birthday?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Grandpa Ball's opinion of why Belle moved into the mountains as a young woman and what impact that had on her relationships with people in the outside world?
2. Explain what Benny means when he says he used to be a sin eater.
3. How does Gypsy's behavior change when she has thoughts and memories of her father?
4. How does Gypsy's new perception of Blind Benny show how she is maturing?
5. Describe the argument Woodrow and Gypsy have about pretty people getting away with more.
6. Describe Woodrow's behavior at the wienie roast and how it reinforces his character.
7. How does Porter try to help Gypsy to be who she is inside instead of being only the beautiful girl on the outside?
8. What does Blind Benny tell Gypsy about her father that he hopes will comfort her?
9. How was Amos' love of beauty destructive for him and his daughter?
10. How does Gypsy's reaction to the trick he played on Mrs. Cooper different from how the adults react to it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Gypsy. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?
Essay Topic 2
The author used more than one iteration on the theme of abandonment. Identify at least two examples about abandonment in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of beauty. Identify at least two instances about beauty in the book, and then cite examples to support your answers.
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