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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ruby accused of adultery?
(a) She talks often with Benbow
(b) She lives at the plantation as a harlot
(c) She is pregnant with another man's baby
(d) She is not married to Goodwin

2. What does Tommy say Popeye is afraid of?
(a) His mind
(b) His feelings
(c) His past
(d) His shadow

3. Who tells Ruby to call the Sheriff?
(a) Goodwin
(b) Benbow
(c) Tommy
(d) Popeye

4. Who does Ruby think Temple shuns?
(a) Black people
(b) Uneducated folk
(c) Commoners
(d) White people

5. What is Stevens most embarrassed about after leaving Taylor?
(a) Passing out
(b) Forcing himself on Temple
(c) Throwing up
(d) Losing a fight

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Temple lay her dress out at night?

2. Who is Ruby in a relationship with?

3. Where does Ruby see Popeye with Temple?

4. What is wrong with Old Pap?

5. What do college boys make Stevens drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Goodwin make a living?

2. What prank is played on Stevens, and why?

3. How does Ruby feel about Temple when they first meet?

4. What does Narcissa think Benbow should do when she first sees him at her house?

5. What happens to Temple in the barn?

6. What bothers Stevens most about his time at the plantation, and why?

7. How does Narcissafeel about Benbow being involved in Goodwin’s case?

8. What does Stevens do when he wakes up on the plantation?

9. What kind act does Ruby to for Temple?

10. How does Stevens act while at the plantation?

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