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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the tinker threaten to do if Rinthy follows him?

2. Where does Culla find Clark to collect his money?

3. Where does Culla sleep after completing his job?

4. What color suit is one of the men on the riverbank wearing?

5. Who or what do the drivers blame for spooking the herd of pigs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain McCarthy's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

McCarthy uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony. What is the major irony in the story? Explain.

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