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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did the town of Whistle Stop respond when Mother Threadgoode died?
2. How long does Smokey Lonesome live in a homeless shelter after being fired from his job?
3. What is Idgie selling roadside at the end of the novel?
4. How long is Artis in prison before Idgie comes to release him?
5. What does Evelyn threaten to use to smash her husband's head in?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Ruth falls ill with cancer, it forces other characters reconsider their roles or relationship with her. Choose one character whose life changed drastically when Ruth became ill and describe that change. Then, compare and contrast that with the drastic changes another character had to undergo when Ruth became ill. Then, explain how Ruth's illness changed the town and how she became immortalized in death.
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
When she is a teenager, Ruth leaves Idgie to marry Frank Bennett. First, describe Frank Bennett and explain why Ruth might want to marry him. Then, explain how Idgie reacted to the news of Ruth's engagement. What information does Idgie gather about Frank Bennett? How did this information permanently affect the relationship between the two women?
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