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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 does the sheriff take into custody?

2. Where does Benbow arrive in the afternoon?

3. What does Temple do to try to protect herself?

4. What decision does Benbow make that displeases Narcissa?

5. Gowan gets sick because the other boys make him drink a large quantity of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Chapter 1 of SANCTUARY begin?

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

4. Explain why Benbow assigns a gender to nature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Ruby. 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

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 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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