The Last Picture Show Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Last Picture Show Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why does Bobby stop and not sleep with Jacy?

2. Who is Bobby dating?

3. Genevieve has _________ sons and _________ daughters.

4. How long does Sonny wait due to the butane tank being guarded?

5. After Sonny breaks up with Charlene he drives to __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Between the glue mixed in with the foot-toughener and the towel fights, does Coach Popper have inappropriate behavior? What do you think these actions reveal about Coach Popper's character that is not necessarily given to us in the text?

2. Why do you think Billy helps Sonny with his loneliness?

3. Why does Genevieve say that she and her husband quit being friends with the Farrows?

4. Even though Sonny has a crush on Genevieve, how does she feel about him?

5. How do you think Sonny feels after he breaks up with Charlene?

6. Why do you think Sonny isn't mad at Dwayne for getting him beaten up?

7. What can students do during lunch at Thalia High if they don't sneak off?

8. Why do you think Sonny feels depressed that he isn't in the army?

9. Describe the incident with Coach Popper in the hotel room with Bobby Logan.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The characters maturity levels really cover the gamut in this story. How do you think the maturity differences affect the characters in their relationships?

Essay Topic 3

The first time Sonny drives Ruth to the doctor there is an uncomfortable silence in the car for the ride there. What do you think Sonny is thinking? What do you think Ruth is thinking? Why do you think neither one of them spoke?

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