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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 Miss Jenny say about men who drink?

2. How does Benbow respond to what Ruby offers in payment for his work on the case?

3. What does Goodwin refuse while in jail?

4. Why does Narcissa write a secret letter?

5. Where does Goodwin die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Popeye refuse to drink?

2. How does this book end?

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

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

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

6. What does Snopes complain about in the barbershop?

7. What causes Minnie to hate men?

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

9. How does Eustace treat Ruby when they meet in court?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justice and Mercy are two themes that seem to appear in tandem many times in this book. What are some of these instances, and why do they always appear together?

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

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

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