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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. The person in #31 is prejudiced against _________________.

2. Why is Ruby to call the person in #71?

3. Goodwin tells Ruby to call __________________.

4. What does Narcissa want Benbow to do?

5. What will Benbow receive for defending Goodwin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Is Stevens really a gentleman who knows how to drink?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What reason does Ruby give Benbow for why she does not return to Memphis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Benbow, Temple and Ruby. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ruby and Temple. What are their obvious differences? Why does Ruby feel such disdain for Temple? What does Temple think about Ruby? What things bring them together? What similarities do they share?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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