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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Culla sleep after completing his job?

3. What punishment is Culla sentenced to?

4. What was the profession of the person/people in #98?

5. Who is the man who offers Culla a job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the Southern Gothic genre of literature. Why does McCarthy's OUTER DARK fit into the Southern Gothic category? Give examples to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book OUTER DARK? Cite an example to support your answer. If you're stuck, think in terms of a Biblical reference.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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