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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ray do for a second time as he and JD start their road trip?

2. Who does Ray visit at the Carnival?

3. What was Doc Graham's wife's name?

4. While playing baseball, Eddie was on a team that did what?

5. What kind of car does Ray drive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to simply telling a story, authors also try to create a mood that enhances the story. In an essay using examples from the novel, describe the mood of Shoeless Joe. What literary devices does he use to create this mood?

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, examine the role of dynamic and static characters in the novel Shoeless Joe. Who are the dynamic characters? Static?

Essay Topic 3

In Shoeless Joe, some characters can see the "magic," while others cannot. In an essay, analyze who can see the magic and those that can't. What qualities do those who can see the magic possess?

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