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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the doctor give to Rinthy for her sore breasts?

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

4. How is Culla awakened the next morning?

5. Rinthy tells the tinker that her brother ______________________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

OUTER DARK is written in the Southern Gothic style. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

OUTER DARK is written in the Southern Gothic style. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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