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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes over to Gloria and trims her dress after she is attached and force-fed?

2. What reason does Granny say Jack is like the dead person she tries to wake in Part 3?

3. What is the only thing inside the second letter Julia Mortimer sent to Judge Moody?

4. Who takes possession of the book that Willy Trimble produces in Part 4?

5. What kind of book does Vaughn keep that he traded Curly for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of the family's secrets in the book. What is telling of the family based on these secrets?

Essay Topic 2

Community plays an interesting and sometimes background role in the book.

Part 1.) Discuss what community represents to the members of the reunion?

Part 2.) How has the family tried to set themselves apart from the rest of their community?

Part 3.) What clues are given to suggest that the rest of the community in which the book is based hold similar qualities to the members of the reunion?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the family reunion in the book. In what way does it help frame the story overall?

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