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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. Goodwin is being treated as a murderer and __________________.
(a) a renegade.
(b) a thief.
(c) an adulterer.
(d) a kidnapper.

2. The person in #31 is prejudiced against _________________.
(a) Jewish people.
(b) black people.
(c) retarded people.
(d) the upper class.

3. What has Stevens proven by his recent behavior?
(a) He has not been to college.
(b) He has epilepsy.
(c) He cannot drink like a gentleman.
(d) He is an upper class snob.

4. Which of the following does Stevens NOT suffer as a result of the big fight?
(a) Broken arm.
(b) Fat lip.
(c) Bloody all over.
(d) Eye swollen shut.

5. Who finds Temple a safe place to sleep?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Eva.
(d) Ruby.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what topic do Benbow and his wife argue?

2. What does Temple do with her dress?

3. Which of the men hits on Temple?

4. Where does Temple's youngest brother attend college?

5. Who breaks up a fight between Popeye, Van and Stevens?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which two characters seem to show the most compassion for Temple?

3. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

4. Why is Tommy impotent to completely help Temple when she desperately needs it?

5. How does Temple blame Stevens for their predicament?

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

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

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

9. How do Benbow and Narcissa differ in their opinions on what should happen to the old family home?

10. Who is Temple and what is her relationship with Gowan Stevens?

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