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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 type of musical instrument does Essie Limeway sell?

2. What is the one object Wilbur remembers to save from his garage while it burns down?

3. Which of the following statements is true about Frank Bennett.

4. Who starts the Whistle Stop Pig's Club?

5. Which fast food chain does Evelyn bring for Ninny to eat at the nursing home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life like for Evelyn at the Forever Slim Lodge?

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

3. What happens when Frank returns to Whistle Stop in search of Ruth?

4. What relationship does Stump have with Lima beans?

5. How does Big George react when he sees that Artis stabbed his twin brother, Jasper?

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

7. What argument do Evelyn and Ed get into before Easter Sunday lunch in 1986?

8. How does Stump muster up the courage to ask Peggy out for their first date?

9. What rumors start to circle through Whistle Stop about the way that Frank Bennett treats women after he marries Ruth?

10. How does Stump learn the true identity of Railroad Bill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are two major train accidents at various points in the novel. Describe the first train accident in which Buddy is the victim. Then, compare and contrast that to the second train accident when Buddy Jr. was the victim. How do the responses from the townsfolk vary during the two accidents? What is the parallel between these two men's lives through their similar accidents?

Essay Topic 3

On the day of Idgie's murder trial, many of the people she has known over the course of her life come together to testify. First, describe the alibi presented for Idgie's whereabouts during the murder and give examples of at least two unexpected witnesses for this alibi. Then, explain how Idgie's trial shows the small town mentality of Whistle Stop and the town's moral values.

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