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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. Who does Minnie work for?

3. Who does Ruby say is to blame for Temple’s injuries?

4. What did Popeye hurt as a child?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why have Stevens ended his relationship with Narcissa?

4. What causes Snopes frustration when he learns about Miss Reba’s business?

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

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

7. Where does Popeye take Temple, and why?

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

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

10. What causes Minnie to hate men?

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

Prohibition plays a huge role in this plot. What is Prohibition, and how did its inclusion in this plot make a difference?

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