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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many churches are located within the distance of one mile in Ruby?

2. At the Convent, what does Roger load into his vehicle?

3. Where is Gigi the first time that Mavis sees her?

4. What does Gigi discover about the vehicle she rides in?

5. How many restaurants does Ruby have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do some of the residents leave Haven to found the town of Ruby?

2. How do the men from Ruby justify such drastic action against the women at the Convent?

3. Why is there instant animosity between Mavis and Gigi?

4. In addition to growing vegetables, what is one of Connie's main tasks at the Convent?

5. Why do the men from Ruby go to the Convent?

6. What is immediately noticeable about Gigi?

7. When Gigi accepts a ride from Roger Best, what are her plans at that time?

8. What means do the Morgan twins use to help their nephew out of trouble when he impregnates Arnette?

9. How does Gigi become stranded at the convent?

10. What are some of town situations that Dovey Morgan thinks about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Generally in fiction there is a clear protagonist and a clear antagonist. Can this be said of the novel "Paradise"? If you believe the novel contains a clear protagonist and antagonist, name them and explain how they fit these roles. If you believe there are no clear protagonists or antagonists, explain how this is the case.

Essay Topic 2

With exception to events in the opening chapter, how does the Convent fulfill the role of a sanctuary? Who does it provide sanctuary for, and what types of people are most likely to benefit from the atmosphere of the Convent?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the setting of the novel "Paradise" both in terms of geography and moment in history. How crucial is the setting to the story? Could the story presented by the novel have taken place at any other location or time?

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