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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color beard does Mr. Underwood have?

2. In addition to his usual suitcase, what is Cletus taking on the trip?

3. What does Summer offer to fix Ob to eat when he gets up?

4. What factory do Ob, Summer, and Cletus pass as they drive past Charleston?

5. What type of trees surround Cletus' house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Missing May is about the death of a beloved wife and mother. Discuss the overall mood of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The three travelers learn that the Rev. Young has died. Discuss how the death of the minister affects Ob, Summer, and Cletus and which of them is most affected by the death.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 6, Ob takes a turn for the worse. However, Summer believes it is actually an indication that all is not lost. Discuss Ob's state of mind in Chapter 6, and how Summer interprets Ob's state of mind.

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