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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. Who protects Temple the first time the men approach her at the Frenchman Place?

2. How many brothers does Temple have?

3. Who does Goodwin tell to mind his own business at the Frenchman Place?

4. What kind of people is Ruby discriminative of?

5. What does Stevens hit when he gets in an accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the reasons Benbow gives for leaving his wife?

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

3. How does Goodwin make a living?

4. How does Tommy react to a fight on the plantation?

5. What kind act does Ruby to for Temple?

6. What happens when Benbow and Popeye first meet?

7. How does Stevens end his relationship with Narcissa?

8. Why does Popeye tell Ruby he is leaving?

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

10. What does Goodwin tell Ruby when she gets back from the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leadership is a very prominent theme in this book. Who are some of the main leaders in this book, and what makes them them true leaders? Is there more than one protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Benbow is very interested in what happens to Temple. Why is this, and what does this indicate about his character?

Essay Topic 3

Many people tried to protect Temple in this book, but all were unsuccessful. Who tried to protect her, and what made their attempts so futile?

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