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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. Who do Popeye and Temple pass by without any sign of recognition?

2. What did the authorities do regarding Goodwin?

3. Why does Temple get angry at Gowan?

4. How many brothers does Temple have?

5. What does Narcissa want Benbow to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

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

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

5. Why does Narcissa demand that Benbow remove Ruby and her baby from their home and put them in a hotel?

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

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

8. Explain why Benbow assigns a gender to nature.

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

10. Explain Goodwin's downfall as it is detailed in Chapter 17.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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