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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 game did Sammy tell the girls he plays?

2. What does Sister Loretta say a human body is?

3. What does Bull do to help Ben when Ben goes to save Toomer?

4. To what does Ben invite Mary Anne to attend with him?

5. Why do Ben and Sammy spend Saturday night at lover's lane rather than the local hang out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Sammy arranges a date with a college girl by using a fake name. What does this say about Sammy's attitude toward women?

2. Why does Ben invite Mary Anne to the prom?

3. What is the significance of the story Mary Anne tells on Christmas Eve as the family waits for Bull to get ready for church?

4. Why does Ben injure a player from the opposing team during a basketball game?

5. Why is Ben the only one held after Sammy and Ben are arrested attempting to blackmail Junior?

6. What is Ben's biggest fear as he tries out for basketball?

7. How is Bull's behavior on Christmas morning in contrast with the story Mary Anne tells on Christmas Eve?

8. Ben teases Mary Anne about how much he will miss her when he goes to college. What does this say about their relationship?

9. Why does Bull agree to have one his men beat up a man in another squadron? What does this say about Bull's character?

10. What is Mess Night? What does it mean for the Meecham family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Ben's relationship with Bull like? What does Bull's behavior on Ben's birthday say about their relationship? What is Ben's role in the family? How is this role illustrated throughout the novel? What does this family dynamic say about the entire Meecham family?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Red Pettus? Why is Red cruel to others? Who does Red chose to pick on? Why? Does Red pick on Ben? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Lillian never leave Bull? Does Lillian love Bull? Does Lillian condone Bull's behavior toward her and the children? Is Lillian an abused wife? List some examples of this abuse. Is Bull abusive toward the children? Why does Lillian not do more to protect her children? What does this say about Lillian's personality?

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