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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. Which character apologizes profusely in Chapter 3?

2. Where is Stacey returning from in the beginning of the story?

3. Who takes Cassie and the boys for a ride?

4. Who reveals they are pregnant in Chapter 4?

5. Which word best describes Jeremy's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sissy.

2. What is the author's purpose in the reverend's death?

3. How does the rest of the group react to Clarence joining the military?

4. What does Stacey's truck represent?

5. Describe the relationship between Moe and Cassie.

6. How does Statler threaten Cassie?

7. Describe a theme from Chapter 3 and what makes it a theme.

8. How does foreshadowing pay off when the group goes hunting?

9. Describe the relationship between the members of the Logan family.

10. Describe Harris.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are whites juxtaposed in the book? What are the differences between the different whites portrayed in the book? How does the group of friends react to each group? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Several characters in the story seem to be caught between two different worlds. Choose two characters and explain what worlds they are trapped between. Are they victims? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How are real events used to portray the setting and time period? What real events are portrayed? How are these events significant to the book's plot? What is the purpose?

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