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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 fast does Daisy like to go in her car?

2. What kind of car does Daisy crash?

3. Who does Daisy end up inviting to go with her to the banquet?

4. What church does Martin Luther King preach at?

5. Where did Daisy work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hoke find Daisy's request to check the air conditioner before their long trip so ridiculous?

2. Why is Daisy so bothered by Florine's Christmas decorations and celebrations?

3. What does Hoke have to say about the stereotypes that exist about Jews?

4. Why does Daisy not like where Hoke picks her up from temple the first time?

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

6. Why does Hoke decline Jeanette Harris's offer?

7. What does Daisy say Florine sounds like when she tries to sing holiday music?

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

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

10. How does Daisy respond to being told she is going to have to have a chauffeur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What literary devices that are specific to a play does Urhy use to demonstrate the passage of time as the play progresses? Make sure to use at least 3 literary devices that appear over the course of the story.

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

Name at least 3 literary devices that an author can use to create witty and humorous banter. To support your choices, provide specific examples from Driving Miss Daisy where Urhy successfully employs these devices.

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