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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. How does Annie's mother respond when Annie asks for support during the pregnancy?

2. What book does Annie buy and read in Chapter 18?

3. In Chapter 19, why does Carl paint the bleachers?

4. What does Carl decide is most important about buying with credit?

5. How does Carl feel about his time after the birth of Carlton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Carl and Annie do when money for food runs out?

2. What are Carl's plans for the summer of Annie's pregnancy?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Carl do at the high school?

4. How does Carl feel about his job at the lamp factory?

5. What does Carl do after his son is born?

6. What happens when Annie visits Mr. Byrd in Chapter 20?

7. Why does Carl see the dean in Chapter 13?

8. What are Annie's plans for the summer she is pregnant?

9. How does Annie feel about using formula to feed Carlton?

10. How does the dean help Carl in Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of financial struggle throughout "Joy in the Morning." How does this author comment on this theme? How does this theme develop both the characters and the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What genre is "Joy in the Morning"? Choose a genre and argue how this novel fulfills the requirements.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the ways the author uses and describes the various jobs Annie and Carl have. What is the author's commentary on employment? How can employment work as a theme in this text?

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