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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls in love with Laura James?

2. What does Ben's death remind Eliza of?

3. How old is Laura James?

4. Who helps Eugene out at Christmas time?

5. How much does Eugene weigh when he enters college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why do you think Helen develops such a close and long lasting relationship with Oliver Gant? Do you think there is more to this relationship than we are told?

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