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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia Mortimer tell Gloria her baby would be if she had it with Jack?

2. How many years could Jack have to spend in jail if he and Gloria are cousins?

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

4. What does Julia Mortimer tell Gloria that she would be doing if she married Jack?

5. What does Jack tell his family that Curly convinced him to do in exchange for his truck's engine?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of hope in the book. What does hope represent to the book's characters?

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