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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after a violent confrontation between Jeff and Mo?

2. What does Jeff tell his mother when she asks him to wait to get married?

3. Why are Mattie and Grandma so happy?

4. Jeff tells his father that there are different ________________ for different people.

5. Why does Mattie especially love John?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jeff. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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