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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. Why does Reba stay in the room while Benbow talks to Temple?

2. What does Miss Jenny say about men who drink?

3. Who tries to ask Eustace about the Goodwin case?

4. When does Minnie complain most about men?

5. What does Eustace say will help Benbow with his case?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Benbow feel after talking to Temple, and why?

3. What are Benbow’s driving motives in his career?

4. What does Benbow say in his letter to Belle’s father?

5. What kind of information does Benbow buy from Snopes, and why?

6. What does Temple do that makes Reba mad at her?

7. How does the author describe the scenery as Temple and Popeye drive away?

8. Why does Narcissa visit Eustace, and what does she learn?

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

10. What does Snopes complain about in the barbershop?

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

Narcissa highly disapproves of Benbow’s actions in the book. Why does she feel this way, and what does she do about it?

Essay Topic 3

Benbow and his marital ideals change dramatically throughout this book. How does this happen, and what does this indicate about his relationship?

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