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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. Why did Ma Springer have to use the good china?

2. What part of her body does Pru break in this chapter?

3. Where do the characters have dinner?

4. Why does Janice think Harry likes Ronnie's crudeness?

5. Who does Nelson mimic in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pru injure herself?

2. What does Charlie say about the business?

3. What does Charlie tell Harry about the situation with Nelson?

4. Why does Nelson like Pru?

5. What does Harry think about as he runs through Brewer?

6. What do Mim and Harry talk about at the wedding reception?

7. What happens when Harry tries to visit Ruth again in chapter 3?

8. How does Nelson react to his parents buying their own house?

9. What do Nelson and Brew do at Slim's party?

10. How does Bessie react to Harry and Janice buying their own house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's life. In what way is his life and personality reflected in the book? In what ways is he like or unlike the main character?

Essay Topic 3

The author wrote Rabbit is Rich in the third person. Why do you think the author chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would change if the author wrote it in the first person?

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