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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 does Dick react to Samson's departure?

2. What does Tony say in the car after leaving the house?

3. What does Mary decide to do?

4. What is the only part of the newspaper that Mary reads?

5. What does Dick keep locked?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary feel after Dick shows her around the house?

2. Of what is every white woman in South Africa brought up to be afraid?

3. Describe the stores in South Africa and their symbolism.

4. Describe the Turners' reputation in the community.

5. Describe the the Slatters' visit to the Turner farm.

6. How does Mary's financial situation change after getting married?

7. Describe the state of Dick and Mary's romantic relationship.

8. Describe the scenery surrounding the farm.

9. Why is it strange that no one discusses the murder?

10. How do people react to the newspaper article about the murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that describes the differences between family and factory farming. Be sure to address:

1) Pros and cons of factory farming versus small family farms.

2) Dangers and health hazards associated with either type of farm.

3) Which type of farm you would rather eat the products of and why.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that serves as a plea for racial tolerance. Be sure to draw upon other major essays and papers on racial tolerance, bringing together a collection of ideas along with your own points into a coherent and compelling paper.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the difficulties women have faced throughout history in divorcing their husbands and ending an unhappy marriage. Be sure to use chronological examples that illustrate how woman's rights have changed over time.

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