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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. How much does Boolie agree to pay Hoke a week to chauffeur Daisy?

2. For what event did Daisy first go to Mobile?

3. Why does Daisy claim her students always liked her?

4. How long does Boolie pay Hoke for?

5. Where is the first place Daisy allows Hoke to take her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the preface, what does Uhry have to say about a real Hoke?

2. How does Daisy find out that Hoke can't read?

3. Why does Hoke tell Boolie about Jeanette Harris's offer?

4. What was Daisy's childhood like?

5. Who is Leo Bauer?

6. What does Daisy tell Hoke about what to do with his Christmas present?

7. In the preface, what does Uhry have to say about a real Boolie?

8. What specialties of Idella's can Hoke and Daisy replicate?

9. To what is Hoke referring to when he mentions the "Geechee trash" in Savannah?

10. Why does Hoke think Boolie's mother isn't involved with the hiring of her chauffeur herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Will the themes present in Driving Miss Daisy still be present 50 years from now? If so, why? If not, why not? Make sure to address at least three themes from the play in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Choose 2 characters and discuss at least 3 ways that their life has been influenced by their race. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Hoke appear to neglect his family so much? Is this a reflection on his character and his character's values, or is it simply a convenient plot device? Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your position.

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