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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Darrel tell Jasmine he wants to leave Iowa and go?

2. After Darrel's death who sold his family's farm?

3. Why is Bud at a hotel?

4. Whom does Jasmine think of as wise?

5. According to Du, Dad handles money and Jasmine handles what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several men were in Jasmine's life. Choose three of her identities and, name each male significant to that identity and briefly describe his significance in her life at that time.

Essay Topic 2

Jasmine, Du and Mother Ripplemeyer all hoard things. What does each hoard and why?

Essay Topic 3

Two suicides occur in this book (not referring to any bombings). For each character that committed suicide in America, give the name and explain why each committed suicide, including the events that occurred immediately preceding each death.

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