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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 of the following is most involved with Harris' situation in Chapter 3?

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

3. What is Clayton's nickname?

4. What is the name of the pastor?

5. Who does Stacey bring to his home after the incident in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe one character who searches for respect and how they do so.

2. What is Statler's goal?

3. Describe the awkwardness that exists between Stacey and Jeremy.

4. Describe the friendship between Jeremy and the Logans.

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

6. Describe the story's historical perspective.

7. What is one difference between the blacks and whites in the story?

8. Describe the racism present in The Road to Memphis.

9. Describe Cassie's father.

10. Describe Harris.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the Logan family so concerned about the war? What will most likely result from the war? How does the Logan family cope with the idea of a war?

Essay Topic 2

What role does manipulation play in The Road to Memphis? Which characters are manipulative? Which characters confront manipulation? What events result from manipulation?

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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