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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. Why does Horace think Cathy is not at the house when he comes to see Adam's wound?

2. To where does Cathy try to run away?

3. What does Cathy say she is doing after she gives birth?

4. Where does Cathy injure Adam?

5. How does Mr. Edwards discover how Cathy's parents died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Samuel to come talk to Adam after Cathy has been gone for more than a year?

2. What happens after Adam fights with Samuel in his house?

3. What does Cathy do to the man who helps her deliver her babies, and how does she respond?

4. Whom does Adam blame for the sad state of his boys?

5. How does Adam feel about Cathy shortly after they are married?

6. What does Cathy say to Adam shortly after she gives birth?

7. What does Adam hire Lee to do?

8. How does Kate act after Faye's death?

9. What does Cathy do on her wedding night, and why?

10. What does Cathy's father do when she tries to run away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Steinbeck have chosen these particular places?

Essay Topic 2

Cathy displayed a very controlling nature in this book. How did her need for control affect the people around her, and why was this controlling nature so significant?

Essay Topic 3

Cal and Aron were similar characters in this book, and yet there were some marked differences, even though they were twins. What are some of the differences and similarities in these two dynamic characters?

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