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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. What is Eugene's principal's name?

2. To what state did Oliver just travel?

3. Who is Simon?

4. What prompts Gant's rampage in this chapter?

5. What is the name of the town where Gant eventually settles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ben's illness an important part of this book.

2. What is the significance of Ben's appearance in the last chapter?

3. Why do you think Helen rants against her father following Ben's funeral?

4. Briefly describe Gant's deteriorating family situation.

5. Explain why you think Ben will not allow Eliza in his room when he is so ill?

6. What is the significance of the fact that Gant sells the angel from in front of his shop to Eliza.

7. Why do you think it is significant that both of Eugene's parents attend his graduation?

8. What is the major stumbling block to this relationship?

9. What significant family event takes place in this chapter (29). Briefly explain its significance.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline the different social classes that are evident in the southern culture as it is described in the book. Explain how Eugene related to these different social classes.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Eliza handled her dual role as wife/mother and businesswoman effectively. Explain fully and give examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

List the various examples you can remember that reflect the dysfunctional nature of the Gant household. Do you think this was common in southern homes in the early 1900s? Explain your answer.

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