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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. In Part 3, Chapter 34, who leaves to begin a new career?

2. What does the stalled bus carry that Raleigh and his friends find on their way to Atlanta?

3. Who bought the fireworks that are used in Part 2, Chapter 26?

4. What literary term best describes Part 3, Chapters 34-37?

5. What weapon does Gates choose for the duel between him and Calhoun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss why Gates rushes into a private driveway of an estate and the excuse that he gives the estate owners.

2. Where are the characters of this story and what happens when the lights go out in Charlotte?

3. How does Gates intervene in the dance troupe's situation?

4. Discuss the jazz combo that is formed in Part 3, Chapter 33.

5. What is the convenience associated with Raleigh's hunt for treasure? Why might his father have planned it this way?

6. What does Mr. Calhoun insist upon even after receiving payment from Gates? Discuss the details, including why it is important to him.

7. Explain Mr. Calhoun's complaint against Gates.How must Gates make amends?

8. How do the men meet a dancer on their way to Atlanta? What is the dancer's situation?

9. What does Raleigh find when he searches for hidden treasure and what does he decide to do with it?

10. How does Billie's life change after the gathering in New Orleans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character description of Mingo. Was he a major character or minor one, static or dynamic? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor character.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Raleigh and Gates as major characters and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How do the minor characters fit the definition?

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of Handling Sin? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

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