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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. Gilbert Guant changed his name to what?

2. What sibling is Eugene especially close to?

3. Who does Ben go to see?

4. What is Eugene's principal's name?

5. In this chapter what problem is Gant obviously still battling?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Briefly describe Eugene's attitude toward academics.

3. How would you describe Eliza as a business woman?

4. Why do you think Eugene does not tell the Leonards about his job as a paper boy?

5. Briefly contrast the role of Eliza and Mrs. Leonard in Eugene's life.

6. Do you think that the fact that Eugene is so young when he goes off to college has any effect on him?

7. What do you think Eugene's laughter at the funeral home signifies?

8. Briefly explain why Helen's wedding at the Presbyterian church is important.

9. Briefly describe Mr. Leonard.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Recount the facts relating to the jobs the Gant boys were required to take on in the story. Explain how you think these jobs influenced their lives in both positive and negative ways. Overall, do you think these jobs had a more positive effect or negative effect on their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Give examples of the closeness of Ben and Eugene. Why do you think their relationship was so close? Who is responsible for having built such close ties Eugene or Ben? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain fully how Eliza's decision to go to the World's Fair shaped the future of the Gant family.

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