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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 do Truman and the woman count their earned money?

2. What do Truman and the woman kill to receive money from relatives?

3. The woman is afraid that they will put someone where if they "mess around with" her superstition?

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

5. What is the name of the woman's childhood friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the relatives referred to as "those who know best"?

2. Name one theme presented in the book and give one example of how it's used.

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

4. Describe what the woman is wearing in Section 1.

5. Why does the woman call Truman "Buddy"?

6. What does the term "fruitcake weather" refer to?

7. Describe Mr Haha Jones' establishment.

8. What does the kite look like that the woman gives Truman for Christmas?

9. How does Truman describe the money after they spill it from the bead purse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of happiness shown in this book? Describe which characters are most affected by this theme.

Essay Topic 3

There are some uses of symbolism in A Christmas Memory. Name two instances where the author uses a particular object or event to symbolize something else and explain why you think this symbolism was used.

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