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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. With whom does Jim Williams have an adversarial relationship?

2. What does the narrator notice constantly coming from the house next to his apartment?

3. What is the main topic of conversation at the party?

4. What is the narrator's profession?

5. Savannahians are content with their ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Jim Williams and Lee and Emma Adler?

2. Describe Jim's mother.

3. What is the Married Woman's Card Club?

4. Why is Joe Odom becoming increasingly unpopular in Savannah?

5. What is the setting for the novel?

6. Who is Emma Kelly?

7. Why does Joe Odom move out of the Pulaski House?

8. Where do Joe and his girlfriend, Mandy, go after they are evicted for not paying rent?

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

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

What role does alcohol play in the story? The author seems to think it is the core of most of the problems of Savannahians. Describe some situations involving alcohol which are considered quite ordinary in Savannah and would probably be frowned upon anywhere else.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the differences in perspective about Savannah that the narrator has at the beginning of the story compared to his view of the city at the end of the story. What preconceived notions does he arrive with? How does he feel about the city after his experiences there?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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