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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 calls the auto mechanic in Chapter 8?

2. What weapon does Moe use against Statler?

3. What is the name of the uncle that Moe will stay with?

4. Which character in the story questions the most patriotic character?

5. What is in the book that Cassie reads in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interactions between Moe and Cassie in Chapter 8.

2. Describe the interaction between Solomon and Cassie.

3. Why does Moe choose to take the train rather than have his friends drive him the whole way?

4. What becomes evident from the group's experience at the train station?

5. Describe Clarence's fate.

6. Describe Cassie's education.

7. What makes Jeremy feel empty in Chapter 6?

8. Which character has the most impossible-fated future?

9. Describe the evolution of the relationship between Moe and Cassie.

10. Why does Cassie refer to Solomon as her "Memphis Prince"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the choices available to Cassie in contrast to the choices available to Sissy. What advantages does Cassie have over Sissy? Why is Sissy manipulative to the point that Cassie has to confront her about it?

Essay Topic 2

Cassie compares herself to Cinderella when she is in Memphis. Why does she do this? How is her life similar to Cinderella's? What traits does she share with a fairy tale character? In what ways is she different?

Essay Topic 3

Describe injustice as a theme of the novel. Who is a victim of injustice, and how? Who perpetuates the injustice, and why? What literary devices are used to show injustice as a theme?

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