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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard do not think Eugene is ready to do what?

4. Who does Eugene take with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The Gant family traveled much more than most families traveled in the early 1900s. How do you think the amount of travel effected the lives of the different members of the family and how did it effect the family as a whole?

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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