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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 is publicly known about Goodwin and Ruby?

2. What does Ruby take with her when she goes to the stream to think?

3. What does Temple do with her dress?

4. Which relative does Benbow's sister care for?

5. Who does the sheriff take into custody?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Goodwin's whiskey operation?

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

3. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

4. What is Temple's family situation and why does that alienate Ruby?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Temple blame Stevens for their predicament?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book SANCTUARY? Cite an example to support your answer.

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

Create a brief character study of Popeye. 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 po

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