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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 business did Uncle Etch run?

2. What year did Ida Rebecca die?

3. What did Cousin Edwin do for a living?

4. Why was Russell enrolled in a gymnastics program?

5. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Russell's first appearance in print?

2. Why has Uncle Charlie chosen never to leave the house?

3. What is the cause of Benny's death?

4. What remedy does Aunt Pat insist is good for the children, but they find disgusting?

5. What is Lucy Elizabeth's greatest wish for Russell, and how does she help him strive for his goals?

6. When does Russell decide to become a writer?

7. Who is Aunt Pat and why is Russell fond of her?

8. What are Russell's memories of the women's work in Morrisonville?

9. What has happened to Russell's mother?

10. Who finally bought Uncle Etch's glass coffin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Russell's relationship with Mimi. How did the two meet? When does Russell fall in love with her? Is he clear about when she falls in love with him? What is the central problem in their relationship? Discuss both sides of the "marriage argument:" why won't Russell marry her? How much influence does Lucy have over his opinions about marriage? What is the end result?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lucy's obsession with "a home of our own." Is this her ultimate goal? How does she work toward this goal? Choose three instances from the text to illustrate Lucy's desire for a home of their own. How does she finally achieve this goal? How does her achievement affect Russell's life?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the juxtaposition between Russell and Lucy's letters while he is based in Pensacola.

1) What do the two talk about in the letters?

2) What world events are taking place around them?

3) What is Russell's main focus at this time?

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