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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe Clarke respond to Mrs. Nixon's accusation that he mistreats his wife and sells rancid bacon?

2. What does Reverend Childers present as evidence against Jim Weston in the trial?

3. How does Lum Boger respond to the women's reactions when he comes back to quiet them?

4. To prove his love for Daisy, how much time would Jim Weston do on a chain gang?

5. How does Jim Weston react when a person from the mob throws something at him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in "Mule Bone" are real hypocrites. They say one thing and then do another, or they make contradicting statements throughout the play, obviously trying to please or impress whoever they happen to around at the time. This characteristic is a focus of the authors' satire. Analyze their attack on hypocrites and their use of satire. Be sure to provide specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the conflict between the Methodists and the Baptists. How much of their conflict is rooted in religious doctrine, and how much is rooted in individual, personal bias? What do their complaints about each other reveal about the people in the community? What does their behavior reveal about their understanding of ethics, morality and values? Provide examples from the text to help support your points.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how an argument between two men over a girl becomes a community-wide battle over religion. Trace the evolution of the argument, and explain how the conflict evolves. Use specific examples to support your observations.

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