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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ends up making sure that Gant has at least a little care?

2. Gant has decided it is time for Eugene to do what?

3. What happens to Eugene?

4. She writes Eugene a letter, what devastating news does it contain?

5. Why is Luke limping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve the eldest son of Eliza and Gant is portrayed as developing more of Gant's negative traits than the other boys. Do you think this is an accurate portrayal? Fully explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What sets Eugene's relationship with Laura James apart for his other relationships with women in the book? Include both sexual and non sexual relationships and fully explain your answers.

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