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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. Why was Henry not eligible for the draft?

2. What is Henry's occupation?

3. What appendage did Jamie lose in the war?

4. What military branch did Ronsel join?

5. How deep does Henry dig the grave at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hap break his leg?

2. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

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

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

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

6. What did Mr. MacAllans make Hap do while he was recovering?

7. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

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

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

10. What does Florence do in the farm house that makes Laura uncomfortable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot and why?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in "Mudbound". What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

What hopes does Ronsel have for his future, and what are the main obstacles he will have to overcome to achieve these goals?

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