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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laurel doing when the neighbors come over?

2. Where does Fay decide to go?

3. Who does Laurel hope to never see again?

4. How did Laurel's grandfather die?

5. What disturbs Laurel during the funeral service?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Laurel burns a bunch of her mother and father's papers before she leaves for Chicago. Why does Laurel do this? Who is she trying to protect? What does Laurel think Fay might do with the letters? Is Laurel hiding something or protecting something? Why?

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