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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 is particularly disturbing about the lynching that Hoke witnesses?
2. How does Boolie feel about his mother going to the banquet?
3. In what city is Daisy going to when she has Hoke drive her for her long trip?
4. For what event did Daisy first go to Mobile?
5. What does Hoke tell Daisy might happen if she doesn't snap out of it when she is disoriented?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hoke decline Jeanette Harris's offer?
2. Who taught Daisy what (little) she knows about cars?
3. What does Daisy say Florine sounds like when she tries to sing holiday music?
4. Why must Hoke go to the bathroom on the side of the road on his way back from Mobile with Daisy?
5. How long has Hoke been looking for work when he first meets Boolie?
6. Why does Hoke think Boolie's mother isn't involved with the hiring of her chauffeur herself?
7. Why does Boolie hire a chauffeur for Daisy?
8. What awkward example does Hoke give for how he won't let Daisy get away from him/fire him?
9. Why is Daisy so bothered by Florine's Christmas decorations and celebrations?
10. To what is Hoke referring to when he mentions the "Geechee trash" in Savannah?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why was Driving Miss Daisy made into a movie? Why was that movie so successful? What major theme or themes connected with such a large audience?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the growth of the friendship between Daisy and Hoke. Make sure to use specific examples and quotes to demonstrate the growth and to address at least 3 literary devices that Uhry uses.
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