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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. How did "Arachis Hypogaea" get to America?

2. In "The New Rooster," what was Bridgeforth's occupation?

3. Why was a student doubting God in "Goliath"?

4. Why did the person in "A Patriarch's Blessing" tell Carver not to pick the fruit?

5. Who was "My Beloved Friend" written to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were all the honors Carver received in "Out of the Fire"?

2. What did Carver tell Hardwick he thought would happen to him when he died?

3. What caused a student to doubt God in "Goliath"?

4. How did Carver die?

5. How did Carver honor Ford in "Mineralogy"?

6. What was "The Dimensions of the Milky Way" about?

7. What were some of the things Carver did while in the car in "Driving Mr. Carver"?

8. In "My Beloved Friend," what did Carver praise Hardwick for?

9. Who was Ol' John in "Chicken-Talk"?

10. How did someone try to offend Carver in "House of Ways and Means"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Protection was a strong theme in this story. Where did this theme appear, and which people were most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Training and education were topics of discussion in this book. Where did these topics appear in this book, and what affect did they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

This book took place during World War I. How did this historical and world changing event affect this plot and the people in it?

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