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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. Who starts the Whistle Stop Pig's Club?

2. What type of musical instrument does Essie Limeway sell?

3. Which of the following objects does Stump bring with him when he goes to see Mr. Pinto's body?

4. Which of the following items does Ninny claim was stolen from one of her friends' bedrooms at the nursing home?

5. Which of the following men was NOT present on the day Ruth escaped from Frank?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Artis sentenced to ten years in prison?

2. What type of relationship does Evelyn have with doctors?

3. Why does Ruth move out of Idgie's house in 1946?

4. What pleasant memories does Ninny have about her childhood growing up around trains?

5. How did Ruth's relationship with her husband, Frank change after their honeymoon?

6. What is "The Complete Woman"?

7. Why does Idgie take Buddy Jr. to see Eva's three-legged dog?

8. How does Almondine get her name?

9. How does Willy Boy Peavy die?

10. Why does the Dill Pickle Club decide to organize a bizarre wedding ceremony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interspersed throughout the old newspaper are pages copied from Dot Weems' newspaper, "The Weems Weekly." Choose at least two stories highlighted in these newspaper pages and explain what significance these stories have to the novel. Then, explain how "The Weems Weekly" helps characterize Whistle Stop and the characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Trains are an important lifeblood in the survival of the small town of Whistle Stop. First, explain why trains are so important to the survival of the town. Then, choose at least two scenes from the novel that involve trains and explain how these scenes help characterize the town of Whistle Stop. Finally, explain what happened to the town of Whistle Stop when the trains slowed, citing specific examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Evelyn has spent much of her adult life consumed with guilt over her mother's death. First, explain how Evelyn's mother died and the way that Evelyn coped with that death. Then, explain what Evelyn has to feel guilty about when remembering her mother's death. In your opinion, is this guilt rational? Why or why not? Finally, explain how Evelyn's mother's death has affected the way Evelyn views her own health and life.

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