View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What family is particularly noted as being present at the funeral?

2. Who is living with Ben?

3. Who does Helen marry?

4. What is going to happen to the shop?

5. Where is Gant living at the end of the book?

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

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 182 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample