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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 did Henry leave town while courting Laura?

2. Who encouraged Henry to pursue Laura?

3. What is Mrs. Jackson's occupation?

4. How are Jamie and Henry related?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did Hap break his leg?

9. What causes Laura to not kick the Atwoods off the property?

10. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the significance of the name of this book? How does the title, "Mudbound", come to play a part in the plot?

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