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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 does the Fortune family live?

2. How had Mason once tried to deter his nephew from coming onto his property?

3. What kind of equipment is involved in Parker's accident?

4. Who comes to buy liquor at the still?

5. What is it called when Francis cannot understand how a man of God like Mason can make a living making moonshine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the premise of EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE?

3. What is the premise of PARKER'S BACK?

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

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

6. Why is Parker perplexed about his wife's reaction to his tattoo of God?

7. Describe Mrs. Turpin's demeanor.

8. Why does Francis have such difficulty living with Mason?

9. How does Parker's wife react when she hears about his new tattoo and his accident at work?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select three stories from this collection and explain the significance of their titles. What did the author mean by naming the stories like she did? Cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Ruby Hill. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in these stories. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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