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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what is Ruby obsessed?
(a) Her finances.
(b) Politics.
(c) Her health.
(d) Fashion.

2. In what state does the family in A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND live?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Texas.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Georgia.

3. What is the salesman trying to sell to the Hopewells?
(a) Encyclopedias.
(b) Magazines.
(c) A Bible.
(d) Jelly.

4. What is Haze's impression of his family home?
(a) It has been burned down.
(b) It is empty.
(c) It is just like he left it.
(d) It has been remodeled.

5. How long has Haze been gone from his hometown?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 4 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom or what does Haze have little reverence?

2. Where does Tom take Lucynell after their wedding?

3. What does the Bible salesman steal from Joy?

4. Hazes has a peculiar view on ____________.

5. What is the name of Haze's church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Enoch Emory's interest in Motes?

2. Describe Tom Shiflet's character in THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN.

3. In what way does Motes imitate Hawks?

4. What does Motes learn about Hawks?

5. What does Motes discover once he reaches his homestead?

6. What is the role of Mrs. Connin in THE RIVER?

7. What is odd about Motes' vocation related to his philosophy?

8. How does the author show that Motes is a conflicted man?

9. Who is Enoch Emory and what is his relationship to Motes?

10. Who are the characters in GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE and which one is the main character?

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