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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. What does Benbow complain is controlling his life while Goodwin is in jail?

2. How long does it take the jury to find a verdict?

3. What is Temple’s favorite drink?

4. Why does the doctor initially refuse to come help Temple?

5. Where does Benbow meet Temple?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Temple to come to Miss Reba’s without Popeye?

2. What shows Benbow that his sister will never lie to him?

3. What is Temple’s room in Miss Reba’s house like?

4. How does Benbow react when the trial is over?

5. What does Miss Reba say when she meets Temple?

6. What causes Minnie to hate men?

7. How Temple act when Benbow comes to see her?

8. How was Popeye different from other boys as a child?

9. What trouble does Miss Reba have in getting a doctor to tend to Temple?

10. How does Goodwin feel about his likely death for a crime he is innocent of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The importance and influence of family relations was a very strong theme present in this book. What are some of the instances of this theme, and which characters were most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Ruby had the strength to be whatever she wanted to be in life. Why did she choose to stay where she was, and how does this change your opinion of her?

Essay Topic 3

Discrimination is a very important topic of discussion in this book. How is this discussion brought about, and how does it affect the tone of the book?

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