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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At home, how would you describe Oliver and the fires in the fireplace?
(a) He never builds a fire
(b) He builds small fires
(c) He won't allow fires to be built in the fireplace
(d) He builds enormous fires

2. What would best describe Eliza's business interests?
(a) The roominghouse is not making money
(b) They are doing very well
(c) She is not a very good business person
(d) Eliza is doing well but her brother Will is not

3. Who does Ben fight in this chapter?
(a) Luke
(b) Steve
(c) Eugene
(d) Oliver

4. In this chapter the positive influence of what woman is highlighted?
(a) Mrs. Selbourne
(b) Eliza
(c) Mrs. Leonard
(d) Helen

5. How does Jennings tell Eugene to collect on some accounts?
(a) Take it in trade
(b) Use his fists
(c) Get Ben to help him
(d) Use a gun

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is haveing a baby in this chapter?

2. Who is Simon?

3. What characteristic do most of Ben's girlfriends have in common?

4. What best describes Eugene's attitude toward sports?

5. How would you characterize Eugene and school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe how Ben reflects his father in this chapter (21).

2. Gant has many bad traits, but he also does some good things in this story. Describe some of the good things he brings to the family.

3. How does Eugene handle the loss of the relationship with Laura?

4. Briefly explain the importance of the deal that Eugene makes with Hugh.

5. Describe the effect going to the Leonard's school has on Eugene.

6. Why do you think all of the Gant boys seem to want to go to war?

7. How would you describe Ben?

8. An underlying theme of the book is Eugene's developing attitudes toward the role of sex in his life. How do you think the fact that he grew up at Dixieland effected his life attitudes?

9. How has Eugene changed from his first semester at college to his last?

10. Briefly describe Ben's attitude about the war.

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