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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 old was Albert when he died?

2. How often does it snow in Whistle Stop?

3. Which of the following diseases did Evelyn's mother die from?

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

5. Which of the following train cars was Ninny's favorite as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jasper Peavy know his best days are over with?

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

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

4. At the end of the novel, where is Idgie living?

5. How does Artis feel about Birmingham, Alabama immediately upon arriving?

6. Why does Stump turn down Peggy's invitation to attend the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance?

7. How does Dot feel when she hears that the Post Office will close in the year 1956?

8. How is the lead detective of Frank's case related to Frank?

9. How does Naughty Bird's view of herself change after Le Roy leaves her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout her life, Evelyn worked hard to make sure that no one call her names. Choose at least two major life decisions Evelyn made to please other people and explain Evelyn's motivations in these decisions. Then, explain how Evelyn's life decisions eventually lead to Towanda the Avenger, and explain what Towanda means in Evelyn's life.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout her childhood, Idgie felt Buddy was the most important person in her life. Describe the character of Buddy Threadgoode. Why were he and Idgie so close as children? What traumatic event eventually split Buddy and Idgie up? How did Idgie react to this event? In what ways does she keep Buddy with her throughout the novel?

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