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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 Stevens not willing to wait for?

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

3. Where does Temple end up in the plantation?

4. Which of the men wants the others to let Temple alone?

5. What is publicly known about Goodwin and Ruby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Narcissa and how does she spend her time?

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

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

4. Why does Ruby continue to tolerate the abusive behavior from the men in the house?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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