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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. In Section 1, how old is Truman?

2. What does Truman describe as the "carnage of August"?

3. How much do Truman and the woman charge adults to get into the Fun and Freak show?

4. The woman states that "we can't mess around with" what?

5. What do the woman and Truman win in a national football contest?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Section 2, what causes Truman to be sad?

2. Do Truman and the woman fit in with society?

3. What types of things are contained in the trunk in the attic?

4. What is the contrast between Mr. Haha Jones' cafe in the day versus the night?

5. Describe the demeanor of Mr. Haha Jones that Truman and the woman experience in their short time with him.

6. Every Saturday Truman goes to a picture show. Why doesn't the woman ever go with him?

7. Who are some of the people that Truman and the woman make fruitcakes for?

8. How does Truman's absence affect the woman?

9. Describe Christmas morning.

10. Describe the woman's hat.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think that making fruitcakes was beneficial and essential for the woman to accomplish each season? Did Truman get the same benefits from making fruitcakes? What character changes and improvements did Truman experience from being involved with the fruitcake making?

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 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.

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