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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 Temple do when Benbow offers to take her home?

2. Why does Ruby want to walk down the street to the hotel by herself?

3. Snopes has a virulent hatred for ______________.

4. Reba complains about beer and men with ____________.

5. Where do Snopes and his traveling companion end up staying in Memphis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clarence ridicule Virgil and Fonzo?

2. In what way does Ruby try to save Benbow's reputation?

3. What is Goodwin's fatalistic approach to his case?

4. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

5. What is Temple's condition when Benbow finally finds her?

6. How does Snopes show his vehement prejudice against Jews?

7. How does Benbow meet Senator Snopes and what information does he give Benbow regarding Temple?

8. How does Benbow show that he is a compassionate man?

9. Where does Popeye take Temple in Memphis?

10. What is the nature of Narcissa's visit with Eustace Graham?

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

SANCTUARY is sometimes defined as being written in the Southern Gothic style. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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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