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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 is the coffin described at the beginning of the book?

2. What military branch did Ronsel join?

3. How did Laura's brother-in-law die?

4. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?

5. What happened to make Laura angry with Henry after moving to the farm house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

7. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

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

9. How did Hap break his leg?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

What does Laura hate about the farm, and how are each of these objections overcome through time?

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