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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 takes Temple out of the courtroom?

2. With what object has Popeye raped Temple?

3. Why does Temple drink so much liquor?

4. What happens to Goodwin?

5. Benbow compares Temple to _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What decision does Benbow make regarding his personal life?

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

3. What is strange about Reba's lack of questioning Temple's situation?

4. What does Benbow learn about Temple and Popeye's location just prior to the trial?

5. Why is Temple's story especially disturbing for Benbow?

6. How does Benbow continue to show his compassion for Ruby and Goodwin?

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

8. How does Temple show that she is shutting herself off from her situation?

9. Who is Eustace Graham?

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

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

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of corruption. Identify at least two examples about corruption in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of corruption.

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