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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator get a brief Civil War history of Savannah?

2. Who appears in court for writing a series of bad checks?

3. What do Mary Harty and the narrator drink at the cemetery?

4. What is the story about?

5. Who is the Savannah coroner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the police find when they arrive at Jim's home on the night of the murder?

2. What is Jim's explanation of the murder?

3. Who is Luther Driggers?

4. Why is Luther known as "the inventor?"

5. Who is Chablis?

6. What is the setting for the novel?

7. What is interesting about William Glover?

8. Who are Jim's attorneys?

9. Why does Chablis call the narrator?

10. What is the opinion of Dr. Metts, the coroner, about Jim's case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny Mercer is probably Savannah's most notable citizen. Who was he? Even though he is not a character in the book, how is his presence felt? Does Jim Williams think he is buying the Mercer mystique when he buys Mercer House? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the book's title. What does the author mean by the garden? What is meant by the midnight hour as it relates to good and evil?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of isolation is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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