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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 clothing does Temple put on in the room?

2. What reason does Popeye give the cook for firing him?

3. Where does Benbow take Ruby and her child?

4. What has Stevens proven by his recent behavior?

5. Where does Benbow live?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Stevens so upset with himself the next morning?

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

5. What instruction does Goodwin give to Ruby when she returns to the house?

6. How has Stevens let Temple down, and who comes to Temple's rescue?

7. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

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

9. Who is Ruby and how does Benbow meet her?

10. Why does Ruby continue to come to Temple's rescue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Benbow. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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