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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 does Benbow think about Goodwin's behavior?

2. Where do Popeye and Benbow encounter each other?

3. Why does Ruby keep her small son in a box?

4. Where does Benbow take Ruby and her child?

5. What has Stevens proven by his recent behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is arrested for murder and how does he hamper his own defense?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Benbow and what is his objective for needing to cross the spring?

8. Explain why Benbow assigns a gender to nature.

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

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

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 2

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 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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