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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 does Ursa say Mutt is acting like when he "cases a joint?"
2. What physical characteristic does Ursa's mother say that Ursa has in common with her father?
3. What did Mutt work with that he got tired of, prompting him to come back to Bracktown?
4. Where is the new owner of Happy's from?
5. Where does Mutt say he has a job?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Mutt say he has been working? Why did he leave? Where is he working now?
2. What scares Ursa into thinking that she may be pregnant? How does she try to get rid of her "baby"?
3. What does Ursa's mother do to earn a living? How does Ursa feel about this?
4. When does Ursa's mother see Ursa's father for the last time? How does he treat her?
5. Where does Ursa's mother catch her singing? What is her reaction to seeing Ursa sing?
6. When Mutt and Ursa go back to the drake together, what does Ursa do to Mutt? How is this different from their relationship before?
7. What is the name of the boy that Mary Alice begins to have sex with? What does Mary Alice tell Ursa when Ursa says she should stop?
8. How much older is Ursa's childhood friend, Mary Alice, than Ursa? What does she tell Ursa about, which she calls "bleeding?"
9. Who comes in to warn Ursa that Mutt is back in town? What is Ursa's reaction to this bit of news?
10. Which two characters become intertwined in Ursa's memory? How does Ursa explain this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hair is an important element in the novel. Write an essay on the role of hair in the novel, shown in at least three characters. Cite specific examples from the text to support your responses.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the role of evidence in the novel. Why is it important? How is it shown? Cite specific examples from the text to support your responses.
Essay Topic 3
Sexuality is an important element in the novel. It defines a person both physically and emotionally. Write an essay on the role of sexuality in the novel. Cite specific examples from the text to support your responses.
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