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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Laurel's grandfather die?

2. Where does Fay decide to go?

3. Where do the unexpected guests come from?

4. Where does Laurel believe her home is?

5. Where does the bird come from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Judge's depression. Why did he become depressed after surgery? Who had the largest impact on Judge's emotional state? Why? How did Laurel try to relieve Judge's depression? Was she successful? Was Judge's depression a hurdle to his recovery? How?

Essay Topic 2

Laurel and Fay never really get along, even after Laurel attempts to befriend Fay. Why does Fay reject Laurel's overtures at friendship? Does Fay dislike Laurel? Does Fay feel threatened by Laurel? Why or why not? Does Laurel really want to be Fay's friend? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Eudora Welty uses several examples of symbolism throughout the novel. Name two. What do these objects symbolize? Why did Welty chose these items? How are these items similar to the things they symbolize? How are they different?

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