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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 social campaign does Gant join?

2. To what state did Oliver just travel?

3. What does Eugene get a lot of teasing for as a young boy?

4. Who does Mrs. Leonard help with information about the war?

5. Who is the dominant force in the Gant home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there any significance to the fact that Helen is the one who takes Gant to Baltimore for treatment of his cancer?

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

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

4. How do you think this chapter (24) reflects the heart of the Leonards as educators.

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

6. Why is Laura James an important character?

7. Why do you think the family chooses to have the funeral in the Presbyterian church?

8. Briefly describe Gant's deteriorating family situation.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think the Presbyterian church was important to the Gant family? Whether you believe it was or was not please explain why the family continued to return to the church for important family milestones.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does the promise of the American Dream have both positive and negative effects on Oliver Gant's life? Fully explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain fully the importance of the Leonard's influence on Eugene's life.

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