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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. On what did Gertie spend Henley's money?

2. Why does Gertie vomit?

3. Why does Gertie read to her children from the Bible during chapter three?

4. What question does Gertie ask Joe?

5. Which of the following words best describes how the cab driver responds to the excitement of Gertie's children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Reuben say when Gertie tells him of her hope to have their own farm?

2. Why does Gertie decide to take Cassie with her to her parent's house?

3. Gertie meets a black woman on the train. What does this woman tell Gertie which surprises Gertie?

4. What effect does Gertie's rejection of Clovis' kiss have?

5. What is evident that both Clovis and Gertie share?

6. What new information is learned about Max's relationship with her husband?

7. What does Reuben hope to see in Gertie as she talks to her mother about her dreams?

8. How much change does the officer give to Gertie for the ride into town?

9. What happens to the children as Gertie's mother describes the possible life in Detroit?

10. How does the author let the reader know that the car is something the townspeople fear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the author has used foreshadowing throughout this novel. Use specific examples from the novel to support your description.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the dynamics within Gertie's family including her parents. Use specific examples from the text to support your conclusions on the family dynamics.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the relationship between Gertie and her husband. Be sure to describe how the relationship changes throughout the novel in specific details.

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