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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. In whose involvement of the case does Williams show more interest?

2. What movie begins shooting outside Mercer House?

3. What event does the narrator attend?

4. Why are Savannah residents unhappy with the local art college?

5. What is the verdict reached by the jury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the implications of homosexuality in Jim's trial?

2. What is Jim's situation at the end of Chapter 25?

3. What is the narrator's opinion of Savannah's unique qualities?

4. What is the Garden of Good and Evil?

5. What is the nature of the bad news facing Jim in Chapter 24?

6. How does Chapter 27 begin?

7. Describe Judge Oliver's behavior in court to show his boredom with the case.

8. Describe Uga.

9. What happens after Jim is taken to jail?

10. What is the Black Debutante Ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times throughout the story the author symbolically tells the reader that things are not always as they appear. Give examples of these instances and explain their significance to the story.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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