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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. Where was Carver born?

2. What kind of studio did Carver ask for in "Odalisque"?

3. How many paintings of Carver's were displayed at the World Fair?

4. Where did George find the Ivory handled knife?

5. Who was "1905" about?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Old Settlers' Reunion," what did the homesteader say was strange about Carver?

2. In "Washboard Wizard," why was Carver not going to college?

3. What did Mary Carver's bill of sale say in "Beside Reading"?

4. What did Carver do while courting Sarah?

5. In "From an Alabama Farmer," what is Carver thanked for?

6. In "Prayer of the Ivory-Handled Knife," where did George find the knife?

7. In "Watkins Laundry and Apothecary," what did Carver say about a flower?

8. What did Pammel say Carver did for others in "Green-Thumb Boy," and why was this so strange at this time?

9. In "Cafeteria Food," what did Carver say he could always count on?

10. What did Carver say there was beauty in in "Clay"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maturity was a theme presented in a number of places in this plot, and was manifested in a number of different ways. Choose a few of these instances and compare them. How are they different in their manifestations of this sensitive theme?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the inventions and advances made by Carver that we are still enjoying today, and how did these come to be?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature was a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where did this symbol appear, and what role did it play in the book?

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