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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. What did Jamie lose an appendage in the war to?

2. Why was Henry not eligible for the draft?

3. Where does Pappy think Florence should sleep?

4. What does Laura hire Florence to do for her?

5. How did Laura describe Henry's family when she met them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hap think his mule broke his leg?

2. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

3. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

4. What is ironic about Ronsel signing up for the military?

5. What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Jackson's goal?

6. Why does Dr. Turpin make things worse for Hap and his injury?

7. Why does Laura find a good doctor to treat Hap?

8. What upset Laura's life more than the war?

9. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

10. How did Laura feel on her thirtieth birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Atwood was a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How did she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence- however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if she had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 2

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

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