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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 kind of animals is Boudreaux forced to kill in this section?

2. Where does Winfield take a train to?

3. What kind of animal do Brother Samuel and Boudreaux use to help them pull out a large stump?

4. What does Hunnicut do before he leaves Winfield's room?

5. What wakes Boudreaux up the next day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Boudreaux die?

2. What problems does Wally cause at the party?

3. What does Broussard's parole officer tell him in this section?

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

5. What do Broussard and Suzanne do together on the beach?

6. Describe Wally's character?

7. How does Boudreaux get swamp fever in this section?

8. How is the drink effecting Broussard in this section?

9. What is Bordreaux's plan?

10. What is the parole board's verdict on Broussard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Away from the main characters, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

What effect do the following people have on Broussard's life?

1. Batiste.

2. Rafael.

3. Suzanne.

4. LeBlanc.

5. Evans.

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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