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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money do Genevieve and Sam each give Sonny and Dwayne?

2. Where do Sonny and Dwayne go when Dwayne comes back to visit for the first time since leaving?

3. Who walks out on the revival?

4. How old is Joe Bob?

5. Who does Jacy invite to have a hamburger with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For some reason Sonny's life seems to be overlapping with not only the teenagers of the story but also the adults. This is not even true of his close friend, Dwayne. Write an essay explaining why and how Sonny seems to cross into both generations with his life.

Essay Topic 2

Genevieve and Sonny's father could really be a comfort to one another. Explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how the character of Ruth makes you feel. Are you sad for her? Does her character frustrate you? What is your response to this character?

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