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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. How are Jamie and Henry related?

2. What is Henry's last name?

3. How long did Ronsel train in the South?

4. What did Ronsel hope to do when he joined the military?

5. How long did Laura have bliss in her marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Henry almost throw the Atwoods off their property?

3. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

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

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

6. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

7. How did Henry avoid the draft for the war?

8. What does the Jackson family want more than anything?

9. How did Hap break his leg?

10. What does Hap say to explain gunshots heard on the property one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ronsel endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in "Mudbound"?

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