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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 tell Rinthy that she will have to pay for?

2. Who is sitting at the building in #97?

3. How does the person in #177 get what he wants?

4. Why is Culla on the riverbank?

5. What does Rinthy tell the tinker that she wants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

McCarthy does not identify Culla and Rinthy by name until the story has progressed for awhile. Why does McCarthy leave them nameless for awhile? What is he trying to say about their situation by leaving them nameless?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Culla and Rinthy. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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