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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uncle Nathan say he killed Mr. Dearman?

2. What does the family, led by Beulah, do at the end of Part 3?

3. What color is the small book Willy Trimble produces that he had taken from Julia Mortimer's house in Part 4?

4. Who supposes that Judge Moody is kin to Julia Mortimer and is affronted that he would disparage her?

5. What is the name of the train that delivered Coca-Cola to Curly's store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of humor in the book. What reason might the author have for putting such humor in the book? What might the author be saying about the true nature of the book's characters based on her use of humor?

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

Examine the impact Jack's return has on Vaughn in the book. What effect could his return have in a positive and negative respect? What role might Vaughn's education be able to play in the future to secure him a more respected spot in the family?

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