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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. What refers to a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation?

2. To what school did Mama take Florence to for her first day in Chapter 4?

3. Where did the ambulance take Evelyn to a hospital in Chapter 4?

4. Where did Herb finally secure a job in Chapter 7?

5. Who decided to replace the old tombstones in Congressional Cemetery with one big market in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction did the war cause in Florence's family in Chapter 5?

2. What did Mama do when Florence's teacher noted she was unfriendly in Chapter 5?

3. What attracted men to Evelyn Cunningham? Who was the one exception?

4. How is Evelyn Cunningham described in Chapter 1? Why did she stay with Granny?

5. What led Granny to move in with Herb and Mama in Chapter 2? Who was Jensy?

6. Why did Florence's family have to leave their home on Park Road in Chapter 4? Where did they move?

7. What led to Florence being labeled "misanthropic" in Chapter 5?

8. How did Granny obtain a house in Chapter 7? What was the new living situation like?

9. How is Mama described in her youth in Chapter 1?

10. What was the relationship between Mama and Herb like after Florence was born? How did Florence relate to Herb?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Granny (Lura Ruding nee Upton) and Jensy Custis in the narrative. What role did Granny play in Mama and Herb's life before Florence was born?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Florence's experiences in the Marine camp and the stereotypes of Marines as lesbians in the narrative. How did Florence stand up for herself in the sorority?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Herb King and his relationship with Mama as described in the narrative. How long did Mama and Herb date before marrying? Where did they meet?

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