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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 Ronsel begin his affair in Europe?

2. What surprised Laura about Ronsel?

3. When does Jamie feel the fear of war the most?

4. Why was Jamie sent to jail?

5. What did Henry have to pay $1,000 for when Jamie was arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry do when he first meets Ronsel?

2. Why does Jamie get arrested?

3. What causes Jamie to make a fool of himself in town?

4. What information does Laura give Ronsel when they meet, and how does he respond to this?

5. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill, and why?

6. What was Ronsel's main task during the war in Europe?

7. What is the biggest difference Ronsel found between Europe and America?

8. What does Florence sense in Ronsel when he comes home from the war?

9. How is Jamie comforted after making a fool of himself in town?

10. Why did Ronsel think he would be treated differently after returning from the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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"?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters, and then write about their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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