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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the woman celebrate sending all the fruitcakes?

2. How much whiskey does the woman ask Mr. Haha Jones for?

3. How many hatchet strokes does it take to take down the tree?

4. What is the last thing that the woman and Truman buy that delivers them broke?

5. What does Queenie do when Truman knocks on Mr. Haha Jones' door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the mood in each section of A Christmas Memory starting with Section 1 and ending with Section 3. What type of events create the mood in each corresponding section? Are the moods the same in each section? Why or why not? By the end of the book, has the mood changed for the better or worse?

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