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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 many rattles does the rattlesnake have that the woman kills?
2. What does the woman declare at the beginning of her favorite season?
3. How many of these things must the woman and Truman kill to earn a penny?
4. What color is the woman's bed?
5. How much do Truman and the woman charge kids to get into the Fun and Freak show?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Queenie in Section 3?
2. What types of things are contained in the trunk in the attic?
3. Why are the relatives referred to as "those who know best"?
4. In Section 1, the woman declares that she knew it was fruitcake weather "before I got out of bed". What things does she mention that help her come to this conclusion?
5. Describe Queenie.
6. List some things that the woman has never done.
7. Describe the demeanor of Mr. Haha Jones that Truman and the woman experience in their short time with him.
8. Describe Mr. Haha Jones.
9. How does the woman stay the same after Truman leaves for military school?
10. Describe Mr. Haha Jones' wife.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The introduction of Mr. Haha Jones also introduces the theme of not judging a book by its cover. Even though the woman had other people judge her do you think it was hard for her not to judge Mr. Haha Jones? Why or why not? Do you think there are other characters in this book that experienced this problem either by being the one judged or being the one who judges others? Name one of these characters and explain their involvement with this theme.
Essay Topic 2
During A Christmas Memory the woman's name is never mentioned. Why do you think Truman never mentioned the name of his cousin? Do you think it took away or added to the story? Why? Name one person you know that could replace the woman in the story and why you think they are comparable. Name the similarities and differences between your friend and the woman.
Essay Topic 3
The majority of A Christmas Memory takes place during Christmas time. Discuss the ways that Truman Capote brings out the themes of Christmas throughout his book.
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