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

Short Answer Questions

1. For a brief moment as they drove past the capitol, what does Summer think Cletus might do someday?

2. At the end of Chapter 9, where does Summer say that they are going?

3. Who gave Cletus some magazines that he unloads in the car?

4. What is one of Rev. Conklin's nicknames?

5. What animal does the person resemble who greets them at the church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The trip to the spiritualist church is quieter than Summer had thought it would be. Discuss the trip and how it affects Ob, Summer, and Cletus.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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