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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. Who is Mason Tarwater's great-nephew?

2. What legal document does Mason alter?

3. Parker decides to get a tattoo of ___________ on his back.

4. Who is Mrs. Turpin's husband?

5. Why does Francis visit Mason's nephew?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Parker meet his wife?

2. With whom did Francis live before going to live with Mason?

3. Why is Mr. Fortune so drawn to Mary and not his other grandchildren?

4. What does Francis do in the time shortly after Mason's death?

5. What is Mason's history of taking children in order to save them?

6. What is one of Mason's most controversial decisions?

7. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

8. What is the premise of THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?

9. What is the premise of A VIEW OF THE WOODS?

10. How are Julian and his mother at odds over integration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loneliness seems to take on a personality in many of the stories. Cite at least two examples of loneliness and how the characters manage through their situations.

Essay Topic 2

Several stories are classic stories of the search for love. What does that classification entail? Cite two stories that fall into this category and note your reasons to support your choices.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the stories. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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