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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 is the name of Calpurnia's son?

2. Who is the yard man that Jean Louise recalls working for her family when she grew up?

3. What word from Part 5, Chapter 14 refers to faltering hesitancy?

4. At what time does Jean Louise wake up in the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 12?

5. Where does Jem seriously consider going to school during his senior year of high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jean Louise ponder regarding her recent discoveries in Part 4, Chapter 12?

2. Why is Jean Louise forced to face a confession in the flashback in Part 6, Chapter 15?

3. What is Atticus Finch’s motivation for representing Frank in court?

4. What is revealed of Jean Louise’s relationship with Calpurnia through the flashback in Part 4, Chapter 11?

5. What happens when Jean Louise arrives at Uncle Jack’s house in Part 5, Chapter 14?

6. What does Jean Louise remark about New York during the Coffee in Part 5, Chapter 13?

7. How does Uncle Jack respond to Jean Louise’s revelations about her father in Part 5, Chapter 14?

8. How do you think Henry’s self perception influences his actions in Go Set a Watchman?

9. What does Jean Louise do in preparation for the Commencement Dance in the flashback in Part 6, Chapter 15?

10. What are the details of the car accident that is revealed in Part 4, Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jean Louise’s relationship with Calpurnia in Go Set a Watchman. What role did Calpurnia play in Jean Louise’s childhood? How has their relationship changed? Why do you think their relationship has changed?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Jem in Go Set a Watchman. How did Jem die? Why do you think the author chose to explore Jem’s character further in To Kill a Mockingbird? How has Jem influenced Jean Louise’s character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Jean Louise Finch as the protagonist of Go Set a Watchman. How old is Jean Louise in the narrative? For how long has Jean Louise lived away from Maycomb? Where does she live? How does Jean Louise’s character evolve in the course of the novel?

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