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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Culla notice about Preston Flats?

2. How long has Rinthy been looking for her baby?

3. What is the name of the business owned by the man who gives Culla a job?

4. What does the tinker do after he yells at Rinthy?

5. What does the tinker question Rinthy about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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