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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the reunion in Part 5 and is unhappy to see the Moody's are present?

2. Who does Granny tell the family is the person who could be Gloria's mother?

3. Which of the following presents does Granny not receive for her birthday?

4. According to Judge Moody's letter from Julia Mortimer, what does she say she lost every battle to?

5. What does Jack carry at the beginning of Part 4 that is stuffed with food for Aycock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, the characters Gloria has been set apart as an outsider who often uses logical thought rather than impulses.

Part 1.) What might the author hope Gloria's character to represent?

Part 2.) What reasons does Gloria have for staying with the family this whole time?

Part 3.) How might Gloria be able to overcome her role as an outsider in the future?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the portrayal of social class in the book. What is telling of this portrayal in terms of character development?

Essay Topic 3

What reasons does the family have for their lack of trust for outsiders in the book. What is telling of this distrust in terms of their ability to live in a realistic world? What might the author be saying about the true nature of the family members based on this lack of trusting outsiders?

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