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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. Which two characters in Winfield's life detest each other?

2. Why does Winfield say he needs drugs?

3. What does the cook fry Winfield's fish in?

4. Who asks Broussard to lend him money in this section?

5. Where is Boudreaux shot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Boudreaux escape the workhouse?

2. How does Winfield's performance go down at the end of this section?

3. How does the train ride to Louisiana change Winfield mindset?

4. What advice does the doctor give Winfield?

5. How does Suzanne live her life?

6. How does Winfield spend his first afternoon in his home town?

7. What problems is Winfield having in Chapter 4?

8. Describe Broussard's first morning of freedom.

9. How does Winfield spend his first evening in his hometown?

10. Describe Wally's character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

How did Winfield's upbringing effect him and the decisions he makes in the book? How can Winfield get over the trouble he experienced as a child?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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