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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. Ruth asks Sonny into her house for what?

2. Why does Jacy tell Dwayne she is going to Wichita?

3. What does Coach Popper tell Ruth when she asks him to bring her a pain pill?

4. Coach Popper asks Sonny to drive Ruth to the doctor in what city?

5. What do Sonny and Dwayne order at the cafe for breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dwayne and Sonny end up doing in Mexico?

2. Why are Sonny and Dwayne shocked to see the diner dark?

3. What happens to Joe Bob when he is supposed to preach?

4. Why does Sonny make a connection with Ruth?

5. Do you think that Abilene gets an ego boost by coming to Thalia? Please cite examples from the book.

6. Do you think that everyone in Thalia figured out that Lois was in love with Sam by how she behaved at the funeral?

7. Why do you think Lois decides to sleep with Sonny?

8. Why does Sonny not go back to see Ruth after his first night out with Jacy?

9. Why do you think there is tension between Sonny and his father?

10. Why do you think Sonny and Dwayne choose to live above the pool hall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lois is the only woman that openly drinks in Thalia. Why do you think she is alone in this? What makes her different from the other women?

Essay Topic 2

Lois ends up having a long and serious talk with Jacy about not wanting Jacy to marry Dwayne. Why do you think Lois does this? Why do you think the author changes her character enough to allow her this moment with her daughter?

Essay Topic 3

Jacy's wristwatch ended up being extremely symbolic. Explain why.

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