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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which relative does Benbow's sister care for?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Uncle Martin.
(c) Miss Jenny.
(d) Big Sam.

2. Why is Ruby to call the person in #71?
(a) To report the discovery of a dead man.
(b) To check on an injured worker.
(c) To invite him to a party.
(d) To order more milk.

3. What reason does Popeye give the cook for firing him?
(a) He is not very creative.
(b) He is a bad cook.
(c) People got sick from dinner.
(d) It is just time for him to move on.

4. Why does Temple get angry at Gowan?
(a) He forgot the picnic lunch.
(b) He is drunk again.
(c) He makes passes at her.
(d) He ruined her dress.

5. How does Stevens plan on getting to town?
(a) Drive.
(b) Walk.
(c) Run.
(d) Hitch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Benbow leave his wife?

2. Goodwin is being treated as a murderer and __________________.

3. What seems to be new about Stevens' behavior?

4. What is the fate of the Negro prisoner?

5. What is it about Benbow that makes Popeye curious?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

2. Describe Temple's fear as she awakens at the plantation the next morning.

3. Do Popeye and Temple acknowledge Ruby as they drive away from the plantation?

4. Why does Ruby continue to tolerate the abusive behavior from the men in the house?

5. How does Temple try to protect herself while at the plantation?

6. Why does Popeye feel the need to assert himself in every situation and why is he a powerful person in the operation?

7. What behavior do the men at the plantation exhibit that frightens Temple?

8. How does Ruby treat Temple and what advice does she give her?

9. How does Temple blame Stevens for their predicament?

10. How does Ruby show her prejudice for people in the upper class?

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