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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 nickname does Snopes call Benbow?

2. Why does Benbow write Belle a letter?

3. What does Goodwin make Benbow promise him?

4. What does Benbow get but does not tell Narcissa about it?

5. Which of the following has Narcissa NOT managed to save during the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Clarence ridicule Virgil and Fonzo?

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

4. What information does Ruby give Benbow regarding Temple and Temple's role in her shocking situation?

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

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

7. Why does Narcissa continue to insert herself into Benbow's life?

8. Who is Eustace Graham?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

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