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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the shopkeeper want to sell Carol something better?

2. How is Hugh's emotional state described?

3. In Chapter 16, who flirts with Bea?

4. Who is Carol excited to call after returning from vacation?

5. During the war, how does Gopher Prairie suddenly get rich?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Carol spends much of her time in Gopher Prairie complaining about the town, there are things that she grows to love. Analyze the different aspects of Gopher Prairie Carol appreciates and why.

Essay Topic 2

Carol's marriage to Dr. Kennicott and her move to Gopher Prairie is partly due to his suggestion that Carol can reform the town. Discuss the various ways Carol tries to live up this suggestion and whether her actions get results.

Essay Topic 3

Injustice is not uncommon in Gopher Prairie. Identify and analyze some of the injustices that are accepted and appear throughout the story.

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